HR 5604 · 110th Congress · Health
Medicare Part D Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2008
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2008-03-19)
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Medicare Part D Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2008 - 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, a board and care facility, or any other appropriate licensed facility, including a community mental health center, 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 (20)
13 Democrats7 Republicans