Text: H.R.4355 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)All Information (Except Text)

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Introduced in House (12/11/2007)


110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4355


To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 11, 2007

Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Ross, and Mr. Kuhl of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce


A BILL

To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Moratorium on certain payment restrictions.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not, prior to the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, take any action (through promulgation of regulation, issuance of regulatory guidance, use of federal payment audit procedures, or other administrative action, policy, or practice, including a Medical Assistance Manual transmittal or letter to State Medicaid directors) to restrict coverage or payment under title XIX of the Social Security Act for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services if such restrictions are more restrictive in any aspect than those applied to such coverage or payment as of July 1, 2007.


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