HR 1357 · 112th Congress · Health
Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equity Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-04· Sponsored by Resident Commissioner Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large]· House
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2011-04-19)
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Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equity Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the enrollment of residents of Puerto Rico under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) to: (1) extend to three years the initial enrollment period; and (2) limit the Medicare part B late enrollment penalty. Directs the Administrator of Social Security to implement a plan to: (1) better inform individuals residing in Puerto Rico who are potential beneficiaries under Medicare part B about their eligibility to enroll and of the consequences of late enrollment; and (2) facilitate the enrollment of those desiring to so enroll.…
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Cosponsors (13)
11 Democrats2 Republicans