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H.R.566: Medigap Protection Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (18 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Medigap Protection Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the issuer of a Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policy to provide for certain enrollment periods during which an individual who is enrolled in a Medicare select policy, and who would be eligible to enroll under the issuer's Medigap policy at the time the individual became (or becomes) 65 years of age, may elect without prejudice coverage under...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| Feb. 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Ken Bentsen (D-Texas) |