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- H.R.625
H.R.625: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide additional consumer protections for Medicare supplemental insurance.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
65 (51 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medigap Amendments of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to certification of Medicare supplemental health insurance (Medigap) policies, particularly coverage for pre-existing conditions, providing for additional consumer protections for certain individuals whose enrollment with an eligible organization ceases for one or more specified reasons. Prohibits a Medigap policy issuer from denying or...
(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. 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Nancy Lee Johnson (R-Conn.) |