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.

Introduced 1989-06-21· Sponsored by Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(1989-06-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only