H.R. 3976 — Medicare Direct Supplemental Insurance Option Act of 2002

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Medicare Direct Supplemental Insurance Option Act of 2002 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide procedures for enrollment of beneficiaries in a voluntary program to supplement Medicare benefits under parts A (Hospital Insurance) and B (Supplementary Medical Insurance). Limits eligibility for such Medicare direct supplemental insurance option to individuals who are entitled to part A benefits and enrolled under part B, but who are not enrolled in a Medicare+Choice plan under part C. Provides for payment under the direct supplemental insurance option of the cost of deductibles, copayments, and other cost-sharing amounts, subject to an annual deductible of $100.

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2002-03-14
Introduced in House
2002-03-14
Introduced in House
2002-03-14
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
2002-03-14
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
2002-03-14
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
2002-03-26
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Medicare Direct Supplemental Insurance Option Act of 2002

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