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- H.R.2018
H.R.2018: To waive temporarily the Medicaid enrollment composition rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, New York.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 25, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Waives for contract periods through December 31, 1998, with respect to the Better Health Plan, Inc., operating in New York, the (75-25) requirement under the Social Security Act (SSA) that Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries under SSA titles XVIII and XIX, respectively, constitute less than 75 percent of the membership of a participating health maintenance organization.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-165.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
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Mr. Paxon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-31.
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| June 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Paxon (R-N.Y.) |