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H.R.5193: To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for continuity of Medicare prescription drug coverage for full-benefit dual eligible individuals, for Medicare prescription drug coverage of benzodiazepines and off-label uses of certain
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 25, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program ) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for continuity of coverage of prescription drugs under Medicare prescription drug plans for full-benefit dual eligible individuals. Provides for Medicare prescription drug coverage of benzodiazepines and of off-label uses of prescription drugs and biologicals. Amends SSA title XIX (Medicaid) to permit state...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and 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 Energy and 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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April 25, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Heather A. Wilson (R-N.M.) |