modification of comparability provisions

modification of comparability provisions Sec. 223. (a) Section 1902(a)(10) of the Social Security Act is amended— (1) by inserting “(I)” after “except that” in the matter following subparagraph (B), and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: “, and (II) the making available of supplementary medical insurance benefits under part B of title XVIII to individuals eligible therefor (either pursuant to an agreement entered into under section 1843 or by reason of the payment of premiums under such title by the State agency on behalf of such individuals), or provision for meeting part or all of the cost of the deductibles, cost 81 Stat. 902sharing, or similar charges under part B of title XVIII for individuals eligible for benefits under such part, shall not, by reason of this paragraph (10), require the making available of any such benefits, or the making available of services of the same amount, duration, and scope, to any other individuals”. (b) The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to calendar quarters beginning after June 30, 1967.