H.R.1219 - Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of optometrists. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of optometrists. as introduced.

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Ralph Hall

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Official Summary

3/29/2011--Introduced.Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require coverage under Medicaid of services of optometrists.

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03/19/12
A Bill to Include Optometry in Student Loan Repayment! | Dori's 20 ...

... and Senate office on Capitol Hill, ODs and students will be urging elected leaders to back the Pryor bill, HR 1195, as well as Medicaid OD physician recognition legislation (HR 1219), and a number of other AOA priorities.

Source: Dori Carlson
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03/19/12
A Bill to Include Optometry in Student Loan Repayment! | Dori's 20 ...

... and Senate office on Capitol Hill, ODs and students will be urging elected leaders to back the Pryor bill, HR 1195, as well as Medicaid OD physician recognition legislation (HR 1219), and a number of other AOA priorities.

Source: Dori Carlson
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03/19/12
A Bill to Include Optometry in Student Loan Repayment! | Dori's 20 ...

... and Senate office on Capitol Hill, ODs and students will be urging elected leaders to back the Pryor bill, HR 1195, as well as Medicaid OD physician recognition legislation (HR 1219), and a number of other AOA priorities.

Source: Dori Carlson
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