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US HR2371HEARTS Act of 2019 Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers Act of 2019
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Introduced
04/25/2019
04/25/2019
In Committee
04/26/2019
04/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the requirement for certain former members of the Armed Forces to enroll in Medicare Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life, and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests under the Medicare program. This bill makes a series of changes relating to Medicare coverage and requirements, particularly with respect to military retirees. Specifically, the bill (1) exempts certain military retirees who are under 65 years of age, and who no longer receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, from the requirement to enroll in Medicare medical services in order to be eligible for TRICARE; (2) increases funding for the Medicare Improvement Fund; and (3) temporarily provides for Medicare coverage of certain prostate cancer DNA Specimen Provenance Assay tests.
AI Summary
This bill, the Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers Act of 2019 (HEARTS Act of 2019), makes several changes related to Medicare coverage and requirements for military retirees. Specifically, it:
1. Exempts certain military retirees under 65 years of age, who no longer receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, from the requirement to enroll in Medicare Part B in order to be eligible for TRICARE for Life.
2. Increases funding for the Medicare Improvement Fund.
3. Temporarily provides for Medicare coverage of certain prostate cancer DNA Specimen Provenance Assay tests.
The bill aims to improve health care access and equity for returning troops and servicemembers by modifying Medicare enrollment requirements and expanding coverage for certain medical tests.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 04/26/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2371/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2371/BILLS-116hr2371ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2371/BILLS-116hr2371ih.pdf.pdf |
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