H.R. 594 — To amend the Social Security Act to further extend health care coverage under the Medicare Program. | PoliFocus

H.R. 594107th Congress

To amend the Social Security Act to further extend health care coverage under the Medicare Program.

Subjects

Health

Summary

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) entitle qualified World War II Filipino veterans who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of SSA title XVIII (Medicare); and (2) make them eligible to enroll under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), subject to its deductible, premium, and coinsurance provisions.

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Legislative Actions

2001-02-13
Introduced in House
2001-02-13
Introduced in House
2001-02-13
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E169)
2001-02-13
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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.
2001-02-13
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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.
2001-02-13
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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.
2001-02-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2001-03-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

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