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Alaska Native and American Indian Direct Reimbursement Act of 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-417.

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Summary

35 Passed Senate amended Nov 28, 2006

Alaska Native and American Indian Direct Reimbursement Act of 1999 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make permanent the demonstration program under which Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native health organizations that contract or compact for the operation of a hospital or clinic of the Indian Health Service may directly bill for, and receive payment for, health care services provided by such hospital or clinic for which payment is made under titles XVIII (Medicare) or XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act or from any other third party payor. Requires participating hospitals and clinics to submit annual reports on the program to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Provides for: (1) application to the Secretary by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or Alaska Native health organization for participation of a Service facility in the program (the demonstration program was limited to four facilities); (2) the ongoing examination and implementation of necessary administrative changes to facilitate direct billing and reimbursement under the program; and (3) withdrawal from participation in the program.

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Nov 28, 2006

Alaska Native and American Indian Direct Reimbursement Act of 1999 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make permanent the demonstration program under which Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native health organizations that contract or compact for the operation of a hospital or clinic of the Indian Health Service may directly bill for, and receive payment for, health care services provided by such hospital or clinic for which payment is made under titles XVIII (Medicare) or XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act or from any other third party payor. Requires participating hospitals and clinics to submit annual reports on the program to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Provides for: (1) application to the Secretary by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or Alaska Native health organization for participation of a Service facility in the program (the demonstration program was limited to four facilities); (2) the ongoing examination and implementation of necessary administrative changes to facilitate direct billing and reimbursement under the program; and (3) withdrawal from participation in the program.

00 Introduced in Senate Feb 3, 2000

Alaska Native and American Indian Direct Reimbursement Act of 1999 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make permanent the demonstration program under which Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native health organizations that contract or compact for the operation of a hospital or clinic of the Indian Health Service may directly bill for, and receive payment for, health care services provided by such hospital or clinic for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid or from any other third party payor. Requires participating hospitals and clinics to submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services quarterly reports on the program during the first two years of participation and annual reports thereafter. Provides for: (1) application to the Secretary by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or Alaska Native health organization for participation of a Service facility in the program (the demonstration program was limited to four facilities); (2) the ongoing examination and implementation of necessary administrative changes to facilitate direct billing and reimbursement under the program; and (3) withdrawal from participation in the program.

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Timeline

Nov 1, 2000

Signed by President.

Nov 1, 2000

Signed by President.

Nov 1, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-417.

Nov 1, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-417.

Oct 20, 2000

Presented to President.

Oct 20, 2000

Presented to President.

Oct 17, 2000

Mr. Calvert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Oct 17, 2000

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9957-9959)

Oct 17, 2000

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 406.

Oct 17, 2000

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9957-9958)

Oct 17, 2000

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9957-9958)

Oct 17, 2000

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 6, 2000

Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-818, Part I.

Sep 6, 2000

Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-818, Part I.

Sep 6, 2000

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 6, 2000.

Sep 6, 2000

House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 6, 2000.

Sep 6, 2000

Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

Sep 6, 2000

Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

Sep 6, 2000

Committee on Commerce discharged.

Sep 6, 2000

Committee on Commerce discharged.

Sep 6, 2000

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480.

Apr 5, 2000

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 5, 2000

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Oct 6, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sep 20, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sep 17, 1999

Received in the House.

Sep 17, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sep 17, 1999

Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sep 17, 1999

Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sep 15, 1999

The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10959-10960; text: CR S10959-10960)

Sep 15, 1999

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10959-10960)

Sep 15, 1999

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10959-10960)

Sep 8, 1999

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-152.

Sep 8, 1999

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-152.

Sep 8, 1999

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.

Aug 4, 1999

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Aug 4, 1999

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-204.

Feb 10, 1999

Introduced in Senate

Feb 10, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1429)

Feb 10, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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