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Social Security Number Protection Act of 2006

Introduced: February 16, 2006 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Feb 16, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1432)
Feb 16, 2006
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Security Number Protection Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Service to establish procedures to change the numerical identifier used to identify individuals entitled to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act or enrolled under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), so that the Social Security account number is not displayed on the individual's Medicare identification card, or on any explanation of Medicare benefits mailed to the individual.

What's happening now February 16, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1432)

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