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H.R.459: Senior Citizens' Access to Health Care Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 27, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Senior Citizens' Access to Health Care Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require health maintenance organizations participating in the Medicare program to offer coverage for out-of-network services to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled with such organizations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Jan. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) |