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Introduced
05/18/2017
05/18/2017
In Committee
05/31/2017
05/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equality Act of 2017 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 of 2017, amends the Social Security Act to automatically enroll eligible residents of Puerto Rico in Medicare's medical insurance program (Medicare Part B). Under current law, this automatic enrollment applies to eligible residents of the United States excluding Puerto Rico. The amendment made by this bill will extend the Part B deemed enrollment process to residents of Puerto Rico, effective for individuals whose initial enrollment period begins on or after October 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/31/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2531/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2531/BILLS-115hr2531ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2531/BILLS-115hr2531ih.pdf.pdf |
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