A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require State agencies and area agencies on aging to develop information and coordinate volunteer services, to assist older individuals in evaluating the provisions of medical insurance policies available to supplement medicare; and to require the Administration on Aging to provide related technical assistance.
Medigap and Long-Term Care Insurance Counseling Act of 1987 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require area agencies on aging to coordinate volunteer services to assist older individuals in evaluating the provisions of medical insurance policies which such individuals are considering for purchase in order to supplement Medicare (title XVIII of the Social Security Act) benefits. Directs the Administration on Aging to provide such volunteer programs with technical assistance.
Requires States to develop information that older individuals may use to select from among the medical insurance policies which are available to supplement Medicare benefits.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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