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Bill106th CongressFiled Mar 16, 2000Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4030

Enhancement of Military Benefits Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 16, 2000)

Enhancement of Military Benefits Act - Waives any FY 2001 military pay increases tied to increases in the General Schedule of Compensation for Government employees. Increases by 4.8 percent, effective January 1, 2001, the rates of basic pay for military personnel.

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to extend to up to 16 (currently six) the number of authorized sites for the Medicare subvention demonstration project (a project under which the Secretary of Health and Human Services reimburses the Secretary of Defense (Secretary) for certain services provided through the Department of Defense for Medicare-eligible military retirees and dependents). Makes such demonstration project permanent (currently terminates on January 1, 2001), designating it as a program. Authorizes such reimbursement on a fee-for-service basis in lieu of a current percentage rate. Eliminates a program eligibility restriction based on whether the retiree or dependent has a civilian primary care manager instead of a military primary care manager. Provides Medigap protection for program enrollees in the same manner as applied to enrollment with a Medicare+Choice plan.

Increases from 35 to 55 percent of the base amount of military retired pay the military Survivor Benefit Plan annuity for beneficiaries age 62 or older. Directs the Secretary to terminate the Supplemental Survivor Benefit Plan program.

Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Office of Personnel Management under which members and former members entitled to retired or retainer pay, and their dependents, may enroll in health benefits plans offered through the Federal Employees Health Benefits program (FEHBP). Prohibits such individuals from being required to satisfy any FEHBP eligibility criteria. Makes the Secretary responsible for required Government contributions for such enrollees.

What just happenedApr 13, 2000

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9](D-WA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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  1. Apr 13, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  2. Apr 13, 2000CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Armed Services Committee
  3. Mar 27, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

    Civil Service and Agency Organization Subcommittee
  4. Mar 27, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  5. Mar 24, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  6. Mar 16, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Commerce, and Government Reform, 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.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  7. Mar 16, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Commerce, and Government Reform, 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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  8. Mar 16, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Commerce, and Government Reform, 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.

    Ways and Means Committee
  9. Mar 16, 2000IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Commerce, and Government Reform, 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.

  10. Mar 16, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Commerce, and Government Reform, 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.

    Armed Services Committee
  11. Mar 16, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Mar 16, 2000IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House