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S.1194: Medicare Beneficiary Freedom To Contract Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 18, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (1 Democrat, 49 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Beneficiary Freedom To Contract Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise provisions added by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 regarding the use of private contracts by Medicare beneficiaries for professional services. Outlines specific requirements for private contracts between Medicare beneficiaries and physicians or health care practitioners for services for which no Medicare claims may be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-922.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Sept. 18, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) |