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S.618: Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act This bill establishes a Medicare 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. The CMS shall establish procedures for an eligible beneficiary to register the adoption of a certified advance directive under the program. Beneficiary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |