H.R. 2980 · 108th Congress
Medicare Payment Update for Certified Nurse-Midwives Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ed Towns
- Introduced
- 2003-07-25
- Latest action
- 2003-08-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Medicare Payment Update for Certified Nurse-Midwives Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of and payment for certified midwife services (currently only certified nurse-midwife services are covered) under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance). Declares that nothing precludes certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives from teaching or supervising an intern or resident-in-training.
Extends Medicare coverage to items and services at a free-standing birth center.