| Resolution Number: | 1991-A010 |
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| Title: | Advocate Legislation for Comprehensive Health Care |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
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Resolved, That this 70th General Convention assert the right of all individuals to medically necessary health care, including long-term services; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church be encouraged at all levels to advocate for legislation for comprehensive medical benefits to include diagnostic tests, primary and tertiary care for acute and chronic conditions, rehabilitation care, long-term care, mental health services, dental care and prescription drugs; special attention should be given to the needs of individuals with limited self-care capabilities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Washington Office of the Episcopal Church, the Public Policy Network, the Office of Social and Specialized Ministries, and other appropriate agencies at the Episcopal Church Center facilitate the implementation of this resolution at the federal level.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Phoenix, 1991 (New York: General Convention, 1992), p. 764. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Joint Commission on AIDS |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(A010)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That this 70th General Convention assert the right of all individuals to medically necessary health care, including long-term services; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church be encouraged at all levels to advocate for legislation for comprehensive medical benefits to include diagnostic tests, primary and tertiary care for acute and chronic conditions, rehabilitation care, long-term care, mental health services, dental care and prescription drugs; special attention should be given to the needs of individuals with limited self-care capabilities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Washington Office of the Episcopal Church, the Public Policy Network, the Office of Social and Specialized Ministries, and other appropriate agencies at the Episcopal Church Center facilitate the implementation of this resolution at the federal level.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #73)
House of Deputies
The Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #48 on House of Bishops Message #73 relating to Resolution A010 (Comprehensive Health Care) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #273)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 19.
| Report Reference: | Joint Commission on AIDS, Reports to the 70th General Convention, 1991, pp. 1-11. |
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| Abstract: | The 70th General Convention asserts the right of all individuals to medically necessary health care. It encourages the Church to advocate legislation for comprehensive medical benefits. |