This collection consists of 58 series of subject files based on 58 broad subject classifications developed by the Office of Records Management during the Kennedy Administration to facilitate the filing and retrieval of White House records. These records pertain to the functions and operations of the White House, Federal Government, foreign and other governments. These records also contain correspondence from private companies or individuals.
Series & File Units
Subject Files on Accidents, Hospitals, Medical, Health, and Medicare
This series contains documents relating to Workmen's Compensation, National Childhood Vaccine Compensation Implementation Act of 1989, health insurance tax reductions for self- employed, health insurance fraud, Health Insurance Market Reform Act of 1992, Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, State Health Insurance, employee's compensation appeals, no cost health insurance to servicemen, unemployment insurance for ex-service members, retired employees health programs, the Pepper Commission, and unemployment insurance benefits. This category also covers information on all matters concerning Medicare and Medicaid such as funding, physicians' payment reform, and fee schedules. There is also information on the Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, Home Intensive Care Inc., and disability insurance benefits.
Date
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Local ID
IS001
NAID
498171409
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
4 linear feet, 10 linear inches
Restrictions
Access Restriction
Restricted - Possibly
Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions.
Specific Access Restriction
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Presidential Records Act (PRA)
