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Introduced
01/04/2017
01/04/2017
In Committee
01/25/2017
01/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equality Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to automatically enroll eligible residents of Puerto Rico in Medicare's medical insurance program. Under current law, automatic enrollment applies to eligible residents of the United States, excluding Puerto Rico.
AI Summary
This bill, the Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equality Act, amends the Social Security Act to automatically enroll eligible residents of Puerto Rico in Medicare's medical insurance program (Part B), which is the same process currently applied to eligible residents of the United States. Under the current law, this automatic enrollment does not apply to Puerto Rico residents. The bill aims to ensure equal treatment for Medicare Part B enrollment between Puerto Rico and the rest of the United States.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 01/25/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/261/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr261/BILLS-115hr261ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr261/BILLS-115hr261ih.pdf.pdf |
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