INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING THE MEDICARE+CHOICE PROGRAM --
HON. BARBARA CUBIN (Extensions of Remarks - March 18, 1999)
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HON. BARBARA CUBIN
OF WYOMING
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1999
- Mrs. CUBIN. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing a Concurrent Resolution to
ensure that Medicare beneficiaries will continue to have access to the types
of medical care they need. Regrettably, the Medicare+Choice regulations do not
ensure that Medicare beneficiaries participating in the Medicare+Choice
Program receive coverage for chiropractic services like they do under
traditional Medicare.
- Medicare beneficiaries have access to chiropractic services through
Medicare Part B. When the Medicare+Choice Program was created, Congress stated
its intention that all services covered under Medicare Parts A and B would be
included in the program. It is unfortunate that the such services might not be
available under the new program.
- The Medicare+Choice program allows Medicare beneficiaries to participate
in a managed care system. For many people, such a system will better meet
their needs. It was also the intention of Congress, while expanding health
care choices, to find cost-effective means of providing care.
- I urge my colleagues in the House to join me in rectifying this problem by
supporting this bill.
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