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H.R.1639: Seniors' Right to Health Care Notification Act of 1999
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced April 29, 1999
- Latest Major Action May 17, 1999
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Seniors' Right to Health Care Notification Act of 1999 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to generally require 180-day advance notice of the termination of a hospital's participation under the Medicare+Choice program under Medicare part C (Medicare+Choice), as well as under other Medicare managed care arrangements pertaining to health maintenance organizations and competitive medical plans.
(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.
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April 29, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Jack Quinn (R-N.Y.) |