House
Jan 14, 2009Seniors' Health Care Freedom Act of 2009
Summary
Official
Seniors' Health Care Freedom Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to remove the affidavit requirement applicable to the use of private contracts with practitioners 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.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(1/6/09)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
RP
Mr. PAUL
(R) TX – 14
Cosponsors (4)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 14, 2009
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