A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that Medicare patients are entitled to accurate and timely information regarding their Medicare benefits.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 28, 1985)
Reaffirms congressional support for the Medicare Program and for the right of all Medicare beneficiaries to receive accurate and timely information regarding their benefits. Urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) convene a group of program participants to draft a simple statement of the rights and responsibilities of Medicare patients; and (2) transmit copies of the statement to all Members of Congress and hospitals and physicians participating in the program; and (3) urge participating hospitals to distribute copies of the statement to Medicare beneficiaries upon their hospitalization and to their families upon request.
What just happenedNov 4, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Nov 4, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Nov 4, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Oct 28, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Oct 28, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 28, 1985IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 28, 1985IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House