HR 4160 · 105th Congress · Health

Military Retiree Health Fairness Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-06-25· Sponsored by Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(1998-07-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Military Retiree Health Fairness Act of 1998 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, to provide for a special enrollment period for certain military retirees and their dependents to enroll under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), without penalty for late enrollment, in order to participate in the Medicare (TRICARE Senior Prime) demonstration project for military retirees.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican