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H.R. 6070

To establish a demonstration project under which payment shall be made under the medicare program for transportation services for dialysis patients residing in rural areas.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) establish a three-year demonstration project to determine whether special transportation services for eligible dialysis patients residing in rural areas may be cost-effectively covered under the Medicare program (title XVIII of the Social Security Act); and (2) report annually to the Congress on such project.

Authorizes appropriations.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Rhodes, John J., III [R-AZ-1](R-AZ)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House