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S.1530: Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 11, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 11, 2017
Bill Summary
Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish an Advance Directive Certification Program. Under the program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shall grant accreditation to advance directive vendors that meet specified accreditation criteria. CMS shall establish procedures for an eligible beneficiary to register the adoption of a certified advance...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 11, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| July 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |