HB5299: Earned Benefits Equality and Family Reunification Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program for international coverage under the Medicare program.
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This bill would change Medicare rules to test whether the program can cover medical services in other countries. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities. The bill creates a demonstration program, meaning a limited test to see if international coverage works. The test would help Medicare understand how to serve beneficiaries who live abroad or travel internationally. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB5299: Earned Benefits Equality and Family Reunification Act