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- H.R.4133
H.R.4133: Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 27, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2017 This bill allows any Medicare beneficiary to enter into a contract with an eligible professional, regardless of whether the professional is a participating or non-participating physician or practitioner, for any item or service covered by Medicare. Such beneficiaries may submit a claim for Medicare payment in the amount that would otherwise apply, except that, where the professional is considered to be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 27, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 25, 2017 |
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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| Oct. 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Sessions (R-Texas) |