WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Physical examinations

H.R. 1943, The Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.16

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1943 would provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons....

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H.R. 7233, The Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2008

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7233 would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow employees to take, as additional leave, parental involvement leave to participate in or attend their children's and grandchildren's educational and extracurricular activities and to clarify that leave may be taken for routine family medical needs and to assist elderly relatives....

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H.R. 6766, The CARE Act

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6766 would amend the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to expand the category of individuals eligible for compensation, it would improve the procedures for providing compensation, and it would improve transparency....

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S. 3329, The CARE Act

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3329 would amend the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to expand the category of individuals eligible for compensation, it would improve the procedures for providing compensation, and it would improve transparency....

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P.L. 110-275, The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $1.29

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6331 would amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, it would improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, it would enhance low-income benefit programs, and it would maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access....

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S. 3068, The Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2007

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3068 would require equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, and contraceptive services under health plans....

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H.R. 6119, To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make a technical correction to ensure that all physicians, as defined for purposes of the Medicare Program, are permitted to perform required face-to-face examinations and prescribe Medicare covered durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6119 would amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make a technical correction to ensure that all physicians, as defined for purposes of the Medicare Program, are permitted to perform required face-to-face examinations and prescribe Medicare covered durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies....

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S. 3005, The Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3005 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health care to all immigration detainees in custody....

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H.R. 5950, The Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5950 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health care to all immigration detainees in custody....

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H.R. 5897, The Travel Trailer Residents' Health Registry Act

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5897 would establish a health registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde in a travel trailer have an opportunity to register for such registry and receive medical treatment for such exposure....

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H.R. 5868, The Caleb Martin-Travis Dodson Wounded Warrior Retention Act

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5868 would amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the retention of members of the Armed Forces on active service or in an active status who would otherwise be retired or separated for a combat-related disability, but who are still medically able to perform noncombat-related military occupational specialties or duties....

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H.R. 5737, The Veterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2008

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5737 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deduction for travel expenses to medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities....

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H.R. 5702, The Advance Directive Promotion Act of 2008

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5702 would amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote the use of advance directives....

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S. 2799, The Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2008

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2799 would amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs....

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H.R. 1538, The Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $49.14

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1538 would amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the management of medical care, personnel actions, and quality of life issues for members of the Armed Forces who are receiving medical care in an outpatient status....

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S. 2699, The Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2699 would require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls....

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P.L. 110-135, The Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act - Savings per Average Family: $0.56

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4343 would amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations....

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H.R. 4288, The Medicare Physicals for Preventive Health Care Act of 2007

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4288 would amend title XVIII to provide for coverage of annual preventive physical examinations under the Medicare Program....

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S. 2407, The Pregnant Women Support Act

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2407 would provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents....

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S. 2326, The Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2007

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2326 would improve the safety of motorcoaches....

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H.R. 4031, The Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4031 would establish a United States Boxing Commission to administer the Act....

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H.R. 380, The Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.71

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 380 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs....

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H.R. 507, The Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.36

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 507 would establish a grant program to provide vision care to children....

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S. 2115, The Medicare Preventive Services Coverage Act of 2007

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2115 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 6 months the eligibility period for the "Welcome to Medicare" physical examination and to provide for the coverage and waiver of cost-sharing for preventive services under the Medicare program....

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H.R. 3645, The Healthier Heroes Act

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3645 would implement recommendations of the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors....

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