House Bill 4621
116th Congress(2019-2020)
CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4621
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Collecting and Analyzing Resources Integral and Necessary for Guidance for Social Determinants Act of 2019 or the CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2019
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance to help states address social determinants of health (e.g., socioeconomic factors) under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
October 8, 2019
10/09/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:42 PM