HB5518: Right to Medicare 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 require individuals the choice to opt in to enrollment in employer group waiver plans under Medicare Advantage.
Plain-language summary
This bill would let people voluntarily join employer group waiver plans under Medicare Advantage, a type of private health insurance option for seniors. Medicare Advantage is an alternative to traditional Medicare where a private insurance company manages benefits. Employer group waiver plans are special Medicare Advantage plans offered through employers or unions. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB5518: Right to Medicare Act
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Sponsors
Ritchie Torres
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Nicole Malliotakis
Michael Lawler
Raul Grijalva