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H.R. 549 (106th)

To provide for the non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws in connection with Medicare+Choice plans.

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Introduced

3 February 1999

Last action

24 February 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Sponsors

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for the non-preemption of State prescription drug coverage mandates in connection with Medicare+Choice plans under SSA title XVIII part C (Medicare+Choice) in cases of approved State Medigap waivers under Medicare.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E129)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 17 February 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 February 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 1999

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    Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 1999

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