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H.R.7997: Achieving Equity in the Treatment of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 9, 2022
- Latest Major Action June 9, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 9, 2022
Bill Summary
Achieving Equity in the Treatment of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Act This bill temporarily establishes geographic adjustments for certain Medicare Advantage payment formulations, and specifies that a certain percentage of corresponding payment increases must be directed toward payments for basic benefits. It also requires U.S. territories to establish Medicare Savings Programs (currently optional in the territories).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 9, 2022 |
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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| June 9, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) |