H.R. 385197th CongressHouse Bill

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) for the…

Official title: A bill to provide benefits under part B of the medicare program with respect to acupuncture treatment in States which license or certify individuals who furnish such treatment.

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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) for the services of a licensed or certified acupuncturist.

Introduced Jun 9, 1981
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Phillip Burton

Democrat

U.S. Representative · CA-6

Introduced solo — no cosponsors joined.

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