A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the right of medicare beneficiaries to enter into private contracts with physicians and other health care professionals for the provision of health services for which no payment is sought under the medicare program.
Medicare Beneficiary Freedom To Contract Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise provisions added by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 regarding the use of private contracts by Medicare beneficiaries for professional services. Outlines specific requirements for private contracts between Medicare beneficiaries and physicians or health care practitioners for services for which no Medicare claims may be submitted.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12080-12081)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12080-12081)
Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-922.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11892-11893)
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