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H.R.707: Health Care Choices for Seniors Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Health Care Choices for Seniors Act This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Medicare Alternative Voucher (MAV) Program, under which a voucher may be used as a contribution into a health savings account and for the payment of enrollment premiums under a high-deductible health plan. HHS must establish...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 8, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 27, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Jan. 27, 2017 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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Jan. 27, 2017 |
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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Jan. 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |