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 PUBLIC LAW 96-499—DEC. 5, 1980

94 STAT. 2627

Security Act, on and after the first day of the first calendar quarter 42 USC 1396. that begins more than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) In the case of a State plan for medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act which the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by paragraph (1)^ the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. STUDY OF NEED FOR DUAL PARTICIPATION OF SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

SEC. 919. (a)(1) The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall conduct a study of the availability and need for skilled nursing facility services covered under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and under State plans approved under title XIX of such Act. (2) Such study shall include— (A) an investigation of the desirability and feasibility of imposing a requirement that skilled nursing facilities (i) which furnish services to patients covered under State plans approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act also furnish such services to patients covered under part A of title XVIII of such Act, and (ii) which furnish services to patients covered under such title XVIII also furnish such services to patients covered under such State plans, (B) an evaluation of the impact of existing laws and regulations on skilled nursing facilities and individuals covered under such State plans and under part A of such title XVIII, and an evaluation of the extent to which existing laws and regulations encourage skilled nursing facilities to accept only title XVIII beneficiaries or title XIX recipients, and (C) an investigation of possible changes in regulations and legislation which would result in encouraging a greater availability of skilled nursing facility services. (3) In developing such study, the Secretary shall consult with professional organizations, health experts, private insurers, nursing home providers, and consumers of skilled nursing facility services. (b) Within one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete such study and shall submit to the Congress a full and complete report thereon, together with recommendations with respect to the matters covered by such study (including any recommendations for administrative or legislative changes).

42 USC 1395b-l note. 42 USC 1395c. 42 USC 1396. contents.

consultation.

Report to Congress.

Subpart III—Provisions Relating to Professional Standards Review Organizations (PSROs) EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS REVIEW ORGANIZATIONS

SEC. 921. Section 1152(b)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act is 42 USC I320c-i. amended—

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