HR 4648 · 105th Congress · Health

To clarify the non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws in connection with Medicare+Choice plans.

Introduced 1998-09-26· Sponsored by Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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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, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.(1998-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that nothing under part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act shall be construed to supersede any State law that requires the coverage of prescription drugs or any regulation that carries out such a law.…

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Cosponsors (9)

9 Democrats
Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]MA
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]MA
Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9]MA
Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1]MA
Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]MA
Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6]MA
Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]MA
Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8]MA
Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]MA