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H.R.5451: Seniors' Access to Health Care Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 24, 2002
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Seniors' Access to Health Care Act of 2002 - Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) (M+C) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) provide for the offering of qualified prescription drug coverage under M+C; and (2) create a competitive bidding program for M+C organizations.Revises requirements with regard to Medicare: (1) part A concerning rural health care, inpatient hospital services, skilled nursing facility services, and...
(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 Energy and 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 Energy and Commerce
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Sept. 24, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by David J. Weldon (R-Fla.) |