National Children's Health Care Act of 1992
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 18, 1992)
National Children's Health Care Act of 1992 - Title I: Findings - Sets forth congressional findings.
Title II: Children's Health Care Program - Establishes: (1) a National Children's Health Care Administration; (2) a health care program; and (3) an advisory commission. Regulates payment rates.
Entitles pregnant women and children under seven to benefits under the program if they are U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, or aliens otherwise residing permanently in the United States under color of law. Includes coverage for preventive, major medical, child extended medical services, and outreach services. Allows freedom of choice of providers of services from among those qualified to receive payment for the services. Prohibits providers from imposing a charge exceeding the payment rate. Excludes items and services as provided in specified provisions of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. Provides for contracts with health maintenance organizations modeled after risk-sharing contracts under Medicare.
Title III: Financing through Increase in Individual and Corporate Income Tax Rates - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an income tax on individuals, estates, and trusts. Increases the corporate income tax rate.
What just happenedMar 13, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 13, 1992CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Feb 18, 1992IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Feb 18, 1992IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 18, 1992IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 18, 1992IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House