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Public Law104th CongressHealth
H.R. 1791Became Law

Medicaid Certification Act of 1995

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 24, 1996)

Makes certain corrections to title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to payments for physician services in the Medicaid program to children and pregnant women to allow physician reimbursement for: (1) certified osteopathic physician services; (2) services by a physician certified by the State in accordance with policies of the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and (3) services delivered in the emergency department of a hospital participating in Medicaid.

What just happenedOct 9, 1996

Became Public Law No: 104-248.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6](R-TX)Sponsor
60 cosponsors35 D25 R
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  1. Oct 9, 1996PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 104-248.

  2. Oct 9, 1996BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 104-248.

  3. Oct 9, 1996PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 9, 1996BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 30, 1996FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 30, 1996President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 28, 1996Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 27, 1996Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11573)

  9. Sep 27, 1996Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11573)

  10. Sep 25, 1996IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Sep 24, 1996FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Sep 24, 1996FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  13. Sep 24, 1996Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Sep 24, 1996FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  15. Sep 24, 1996FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10907-10909)

  16. Sep 24, 1996FloorH30300

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Sep 24, 1996CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 454.

  18. Sep 24, 1996CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-826.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Sep 24, 1996Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-826.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Sep 19, 1996CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Sep 19, 1996CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Sep 19, 1996CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Health and Environment Discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  23. Oct 20, 1995IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1993)

  24. Jun 19, 1995CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  25. Jun 8, 1995IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  26. Jun 8, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Jun 8, 1995IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 24, 199636

Makes certain corrections to title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to payments for physician services in the Medicaid program to children and pregnant women to allow physician reimbursement for: (1) certified osteopathic physician services; (2) services by a physician certified by the State in accordance with policies of the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and (3) services delivered in the emergency department of a hospital participating in Medicaid.

Introduced in HouseJun 8, 199500

Medicaid Certification Act of 1995 - Makes certain technical corrections to title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act, allowing, among other changes, for physician reimbursement for certified osteopathic physician services provided to children and pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid. Makes this Act effective as if included in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990.