United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4985 (107th)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revitalize the Medicare+Choice Program, establish a Medicare+Choice competition program, and to improve payments to hospitals and other providers under part A of the Medicare Program.
Introduced
21 June 2002
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Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
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Summary
Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise the Medicare+Choice program, among other changes: (1) revising Medicare+Choice payment rates; (2) providing for specialized Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries; (3) making coverage under Medicare+Choice medical savings account (MSA) plans permanent and eliminating the cap; (4) extending reasonable cost contracts; (5) creating a competitive bidding program for Medicare+Choice organizations; and (6) providing for establishment of competitive demonstration program. Makes a number of changes with regard to Medicare part A concerning inpatient hospital services, skilled nursing facility services, and hospices. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration project for the: (1) delivery of hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas; and (2) use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Program.
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6 official files
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 28 June 2002
Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 28 June 2002
Reported to House without amendment, Part I
summary · EN · 26 June 2002
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 21 June 2002
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 21 June 2002
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 21 June 2002
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4985
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