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H.R.1672
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe(introduced 5/4/1999)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/1999 Referred to House subcommittee
Title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States Medicaid plans to provide for payment for costs of medical services under individualized education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act after they exceed $3,500 in a school year.

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TITLE(S): (italics indicate a title for a portion of a bill)

SHORT TITLE(S) AS INTRODUCED:
Smart IDEA Act of 1999
OFFICIAL TITLE AS INTRODUCED:
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States Medicaid plans to provide for payment for costs of medical services under individualized education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act after they exceed $3,500 in a school year.

STATUS: (color indicates Senate actions) (Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)

5/4/1999:

Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

5/17/1999:: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

COMMITTEE(S):

Committee/Subcommittee: Activity:

House Commerce Referral

Subcommittee on Health and Environment Referral

RELATED BILL DETAILS:

***NONE***

AMENDMENT(S):

***NONE***

COSPONSOR(S):

***NONE***

SUMMARY AS OF:
5/4/1999--Introduced.

Smart IDEA Act of 1999 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid plans to cover the costs of medical services furnished to any child under an individualized education program for that child under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act after such costs exceed $3,500 in any school year.

Committee/Subcommittee:		Activity:
House Commerce		Referral
	Subcommittee on Health and Environment	Referral