S 1219 · 101th Congress · Health
A bill to repeal medicare catastrophic coverage provisions effective in years after 1989 and the supplemental medicare premiums, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(1989-06-21)
Plain Language Summary
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Repeals provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 expanding coverage under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act and imposing a supplemental premium on Medicare beneficiaries. Adjusts the Medicare part B premium to such reduction of coverage. Requires the Congress to consult with elderly individuals and organizations representing such individuals before passing long-term health care legislation.…
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