A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enable certain individuals to enroll in the insurance program established by such Title.

Summary

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to enable individuals between age 60 and 65 who are entitled to benefits under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program and are presently enrolled in the supplementary medical insurance program of such title to enroll in the program of hospital insurance benefits for the aged and disabled established under part A of such title. Permits an individual who meets such age and entitlement requirements, but who is not presently enrolled in the supplementary medical insurance program, to enroll in such program, and establishes premium rates for such individuals.

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Timeline

1. 23 September 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 September 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 September 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 September 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · hswm00 · Standing

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