HR 5451 · 107th Congress · Health

Seniors' Access to Health Care Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-09-24· Sponsored by Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.(2002-10-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Seniors' Access to Health Care Act of 2002 - Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) (M+C) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) provide for the offering of qualified prescription drug coverage under M+C; and (2) create a competitive bidding program for M+C organizations. Revises requirements with regard to Medicare: (1) part A concerning rural health care, inpatient hospital services, skilled nursing facility services, and hospices; (2) part B concerning physicians' and other services; and (3) part A and B concerning home health services, direct graduate medical education, and other specified matters. Establishes the Medicare Benefits Administration. Amends SSA title XVIII part E (Miscellaneous) (previously part D) to include a number of regulatory reduction, contracting, and administrative changes. Establishes the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicaid. Amends SSA title XIX (Medicaid) to revise requirements regarding State disproportionate share (DSH) allotments.…

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