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S. 345 (108th)

Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2003

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Introduced

11 February 2003

Last action

11 February 2003 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2205)

Sponsors

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

18 August 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit charging membership or other incidental fees, or requiring purchase of items or services not covered by Medicare, as a prerequisite for provision of a Medicare-covered item or service to a Medicare beneficiary.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2205)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2205)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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