HR 402 · 106th Congress · Health

To amend the Social Security Act to further extend health care coverage under the Medicare Program.

Introduced 1999-01-19· Sponsored by Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.(1999-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) entitle qualified World War II Filipino veterans who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of SSA title XVIII (Medicare); and (2) make them eligible to enroll under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), subject to its deductible, premium, and coinsurance provisions.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats