HR 7148 · 110th Congress · Health

Medicare Beneficiary Freedom to Choose Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-09-26· Sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(2008-09-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Beneficiary Freedom to Choose Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) to revise requirements for the use of private contracts by Medicare beneficiaries under which no Medicare claims shall be made. Requires any such contract to be in writing and signed by the Medicare beneficiary. Allows individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance), and makes them eligible for health savings accounts.…

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Cosponsors (14)

14 Republicans
Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1]WI
Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]GA
Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]TX
Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2]CA
Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]MI
Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]TX
Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]TX
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]TX
Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]TX
Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]TX
Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2]KY
Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]TN
Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]TX