To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for Medicare beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services.
Medicare Private Contracting Clarification Act of 1998 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, to provide that Medicare private contracts do not apply to non-covered services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E219)
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Commerce
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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