Medicaid Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 1993
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 15, 1993)
Medicaid Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 1993 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for optional Medicaid coverage of case-management services to Medicaid-eligible individuals who sustain traumatic brain injuries, reside in a State with a case-management program meeting specified requirements, and meet other specified criteria.
Requires States electing to provide such coverage to appoint a State coordinator to establish policies and standards for providing services, make necessary reports, supervise and coordinate services for eligible persons, and perform other specified duties.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish standards for reporting data on traumatic brain injuries and operation of registries of traumatic brain injuries for use by State coordinators. Authorizes appropriations.
Requires the Administrator of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research to study and report to the Congress on the effectiveness of traumatic brain injury interventions. Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedJul 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 15, 1993
- Jul 16, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 15, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 15, 1993IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1519-1520)
- Jun 15, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 15, 1993IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House