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S.3078: AFIRM Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Dec. 17, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 17, 2019
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Dec. 17, 2019
Bill Summary
Audit & Appeals Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in Medicare Act of 2019 or the AFIRM Act This bill makes a series of administrative and procedural changes to the Medicare appeals process, such as authorizing the creation of Medicare magistrates to handle smaller claims and allowing adjudicators to consolidate cases under certain circumstances.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 17, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Dec. 17, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |