To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require health maintenance organizations participating in the Medicare program to assure access to out-of-network services to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled with such organizations.
Senior Citizens' Access to Health Care Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require health maintenance organizations participating in the Medicare program to offer coverage for out-of-network services to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled with such organizations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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 and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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