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- H.R.4160
H.R.4160: Military Retiree Health Fairness Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced June 25, 1998
- Latest Major Action July 10, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Military Retiree Health Fairness Act of 1998 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, to provide for a special enrollment period for certain military retirees and their dependents to enroll under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), without penalty for late enrollment, in order to participate in the Medicare (TRICARE Senior Prime) demonstration project for military...
(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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| June 25, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Henry Bonilla (R-Texas) |