HR 4781 · 108th Congress · Health

MMA Territorial Equity for Low-Income Individuals Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-07-08· Sponsored by Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]· 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.(2004-07-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] MMA Territorial Equity for Low-Income Individuals Act of 2004 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to treat Medicare-eligible citizens of Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands the same as low-income citizens in the 50 States and the District of Columbia with respect to the Medicare prescription drug transitional assistance program, and premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug program. Directs the Secretary of Health and Himan Services to request the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences to undertake a study for a report to the Secretary and Congress on access of Medicare beneficiaries in territories to prescription drugs.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats