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- H.R.6265
H.R.6265: Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action Oct. 7, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) expand guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance policies), (2) eliminate certain limitations on Medigap policies for newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and (3) modify other provisions related to Medigap policies. ("Guaranteed issue" rights require that a policy be offered...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 7, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 28, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Sept. 28, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Sept. 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) |