A bill to amend section 1086 of title 10, United States Code, to provide for payment under the CHAMPUS Program of certain health care expenses incurred by certain members and former members of the uniformed services and their dependents to the extent that such expenses are not payable under Medicare, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) to include otherwise eligible persons who are also entitled to Medicare benefits. Provides for payment under the CHAMPUS program of health care expenses to the extent that such expenses are not payable under Medicare or any other insurance or health plan. Requires a person claiming a benefit under this Act to certify the costs of all charges.

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Timeline

1. 6 January 1987

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 January 1987

   Committee

   Committee on Armed Services requested executive comment from Department of Defense.

   Source: Committee

4. 30 January 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Manpower and Personnel (Arm Serv).

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 January 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• · ssas00 · Standing

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