S 2409 · 109th Congress · Health

Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-14· Sponsored by Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2006-03-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2006 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate part D cost-sharing for certain non-institutionalized full-benefit dual eligible individuals with income below 135% of the poverty line who: (1) reside in an assisted living facility, a resident care program facility, or any other appropriate licenced facility, including a psychiatric health facility, a mental health rehabilitation center, and a mental retardation developmental disability facility; or (2) receive home and community-based services in a home setting under a home and community-based waiver.…

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Cosponsors (9)

6 Democrats3 Republicans