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H.R. 6109 114th Congress House

Medicare Affordability and Enrollment Act of 2016

Official title: To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the affordability and enrollment procedures of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 21, 2016 Introduced by: Frank Pallone, Jr. Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Sep 28, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 21, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 21, 2016
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 Latest action September 28, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicare Affordability and Enrollment Act of 2016

This bill amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to:

  • establish an annual limit on out-of-pocket expenditures for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries;
  • expand income-eligibility for cost-sharing and, with respect to beneficiaries consequently eligible for cost-sharing, establish a federal medical assistance percentage of 100% under Medicaid;
  • limit the amount of coinsurance or copayment required of low-income beneficiaries;
  • eliminate the two-year waiting period for Medicare coverage with respect to individuals with disabilities;
  • allow beneficiaries residing in U.S. territories to be eligible for certain premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to other beneficiaries under the Medicare prescription drug benefit; and
  • modify other provisions related to special rules for beneficiaries in Puerto Rico, income and resource determinations, and enrollment procedures.

The bill also amends the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 to extend funding for specified beneficiary outreach and education activities.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 3371 Identical bill Medicare Affordability and Enrollment Act of 2016
  • HR 1418 Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equity Act of 2015
  • S 1453 Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equity Act of 2015
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All 2 Democratic 1
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Sep 27, 2016
LEVIN, SANDER
· Sep 21, 2016
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