Seniors' Health Care Freedom Act of 2005

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Bill Number

HR 580

Introduced

Feb 2, 2005

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Health Medicare Old age, survivors and disability insurance Social security eligibility

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Summary

Seniors' Health Care Freedom Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for facilitating the use of private contracts under Medicare.

Declares that no persons otherwise eligible for old-age benefits under Social Security shall be denied such benefits because of their voluntary refusal to participate in any part of the Medicare program.

Actions

Feb 25, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Feb 17, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 2, 2005

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.
Feb 2, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E133)
Feb 2, 2005

Introduced in House

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