Medicare Chronic Kidney Disease Management Act of 2002

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Bill Number

HR 4729

Introduced

May 14, 2002

Latest Action

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

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Cosponsors

Topics

Agriculture and Food Chronically ill Health Health counseling Kidney diseases Medical fees Medically uninsured Medicare Nutrition Social Welfare

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Summary

Medicare Chronic Kidney Disease Management Act of 2002 - Entitles qualified chronic kidney disease patients to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. Prohibits enrollment of chronic kidney disease patients in part C (Medicare+Choice) of the Social Security Act.

Actions

Jun 3, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
May 14, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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.
May 14, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E802-803)
May 14, 2002

Introduced in House

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