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S.1295: Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 18, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 18, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of benefits for transitional care services for qualified individuals following discharge from a hospital or critical access hospital.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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June 18, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) |