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H.R. 4862 (105th)

Medigap Access Protection for Seniors Act of 1998

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Introduced

20 October 1998

Last action

3 November 1998 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Medigap Access Protection for Seniors Act of 1998 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with regard to the certification of Medicare supplemental health insurance (Medigap) policies to include among such policies one which covers prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in a Medicare+Choice plan that terminates enrollment of all individuals in the area in which the beneficiary resides.

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Timeline

  1. 20 October 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 October 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 October 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 November 1998

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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