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- H.R.875
H.R.875: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for waiver of the medicare part B late enrollment penalty for certain military retirees and dependents who live near closed military bases and to establish a special enrollment period for such persons under medicare part B.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 9, 1995
- Latest Major Action Feb. 21, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to waive the Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) late enrollment penalty for certain current and former uniformed service members aged 65 or older and dependents residing within 100 miles of a treatment facility on a military base slated for closure who enroll under part B during a special enrollment period established by this Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| Feb. 9, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Geren (D-Texas) |