H.R. 5671 — A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit payment for extended care services provided through home health agencies in underserved rural areas.

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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover extended home health services provided to individuals who live in rural areas and would otherwise be unable to obtain extended care services.

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1986-10-08
Introduced in House
1986-10-08
Introduced in House
1986-10-08
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1986-10-08
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
1986-10-16
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit payment for extended care services provided through home health agencies in underserved rural areas.

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