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9/11 Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2006

Introduced: September 7, 2006 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Sep 25, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 7, 2006
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.
Sep 7, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

9/11 Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare-based eligibility and benefits for individuals with a 9/11 disaster-connected health condition.

Makes Medicare the secondary payor for 9/11-related coverage.

Prohibits a workers' compensation law or plan from discriminating against an individual by virtue of the individual's entitlement to such benefits.

Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an individual regarding hiring, advancement, compensation, or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment by virtue of the individual's entitlement to such benefits.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a consortium to conduct and coordinate screening, monitoring, treatment, and diagnostic research on the 9/11 disaster-connected health conditions.

What's happening now September 25, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 12