House
Jan 14, 2009

Seniors' Health Care Freedom Act of 2009

Summary

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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.

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Introduced(1/6/09)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
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Mr. PAUL

(R) TX – 14

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan 14, 2009

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