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HR 1511 106th Congress House

Medicare Truth in Billing Act of 1999

Official title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require certain additional information in statements of explanation of benefits provided to Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare Program.

Introduced: May 6, 1999 Introduced by: Lucas, Frank D. Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed Senate
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Became law
May 5, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 21, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 21, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2226)
Apr 21, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 5, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicare Truth in Billing Act of 1999 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion in Medicare benefits explanations of specified additional information with respect to the amounts of payments made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to certain hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · May 6, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1511: Medicare Truth in Billing Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1511/
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"H.R. 1511: Medicare Truth in Billing Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1511/.
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