HR 594
107th Congress
House
Health
Armed Forces and National Security
Asians
East Asia
History
Medicare
Philippines
Social Welfare
Veterans' medical care
World War II
To amend the Social Security Act to further extend health care coverage under the Medicare Program.
Introduced: February 13, 2001
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Mar 14, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Feb 28, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 13, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 13, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E169)
Feb 13, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) entitle qualified World War II Filipino veterans who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of SSA title XVIII (Medicare); and (2) make them eligible to enroll under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), subject to its deductible, premium, and coinsurance provisions.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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