S 454 · 100th Congress · Social Welfare

Medicare Part C: Catastrophic Health Insurance Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-02-04· Sponsored by Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(1987-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Part C: Catastrophic Health Insurance Act of 1987 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to add a new part C entitled "Program for Comprehensive Catastrophic Coverage, and Certain Preventive Benefits." (Redesignates the current part C as part D.) Provides coverage for individuals who are entitled to part A (Hospital Insurance) benefits by enrolling with an organization having a contract with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide part C services (part C organizations). Requires part C organizations to provide services without imposing deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance, or imposing time restrictions on benefits for inpatient hospital services or extended care services. Requires, in addition, that part C organizations provide: (1) annual physical examinations; (2) routine eye care, including an annual vision examination and prescription eyeglasses; (3) dental services, including teeth cleaning, extractions, examinations, and dentures; (4) hearing examinations and aids; (5) comprehensive long-term care services provided in the least restrictive environment; and (6) health promotion and disease prevention information. Requires the Secre…

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