HR 1998 IH

106th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1998

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote the coverage of frail elderly Medicare beneficiaries permanently residing in nursing facilities in specialized health insurance programs for the frail elderly.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 27, 1999

Mr. RAMSTAD (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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


A BILL

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote the coverage of frail elderly Medicare beneficiaries permanently residing in nursing facilities in specialized health insurance programs for the frail elderly.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF PAYMENT RULES.

SEC. 3. CONTINUOUS OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

SEC. 4. DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY MEASUREMENT PROGRAM.

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