tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2004 Issue 39

Bill Watch

Bills introduced in the House: HR 5157. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, and to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions. Introduced Sept. 28 by Rep. Gene Green (D-TX), referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. HR 5160. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare cost sharing for the Medicare Part B premium for qualifying individuals through September 2005. Introduced Sept. 28 by Rep. Jim Saxton (R-NJ)...

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