HR 1403 · 99th Congress · Social Welfare

Medicare Part C Program Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-03-05· Sponsored by Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]· 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 Subcommittee on Health.(1985-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Part C Program Act of 1985 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (the Act) to add a new part C entitled "Insurance Program for Vision, Hearing, and Dental Services and Prescription Drugs." (Redesignates the current part C as part D.) Provides for coverage in such new program on a voluntary basis. States that the program will: (1) provide benefits for aged and disabled individuals, and individuals with end stage renal disease; and (2) be financed from premium payments by enrollees and receipts from certain excise taxes on tobacco products. Provides that the program shall provide the following benefits: (1) routine eye care including an annual vision examination and prescription eyeglasses; (2) dental services, including teeth cleaning, extractions, examinations, and dentures; (3) hearing examinations and aids; and (4) prescription drugs and biologicals. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for a hearing aid certification program. Provides for payment from the Medicare Part C Trust Fund established by this Act for the incurred expenses of covered individuals. Provides, subject to certain conditions, for a payment rate of 100 perc…

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Cosponsors (16)

15 Democrats1 Republican