To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for the presumptive eligibility of Medicare beneficiaries for the qualified Medicare beneficiary and special low-income Medicare beneficiary programs, and for other purposes.
Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Assistance Act of 1999 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require a State plan to provide for making medical assistance with respect to Medicare (SSA title XVIII) cost-sharing covered under the State plan available to a low-income individual on the date the low-income individual becomes entitled to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII during a presumptive eligibility period.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E359)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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