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Medicare Prescription Drug Flexibility for Seniors Act of 2005

Introduced: November 18, 2005 Introduced by: Larson, John B. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Dec 7, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11189)
Nov 18, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Nov 18, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicare Prescription Drug Flexibility for Seniors Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) specify extended periods of initial enrollment for the Medicare prescription drug benefit without incurring a late enrollment penalty; (2) permit Medicare beneficiaries enrolled under prescription drug plans that change their formularies to enroll under other plans; and (3) apply a civil monetary penalty to employers who provide false statements with respect to offering Medicare creditable prescription drug coverage.

What's happening now December 7, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11189)

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