To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-5104| House
| Updated: 3/5/2018
Kurt Schrader
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (12)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Luke Messer (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Medicare Enrollment Protection Act This bill creates a special Medicare enrollment period for individuals enrolled in, or transitioning out of, continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The bill exempts such individuals from certain monthly premium increases associated with delaying Medicare coverage.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
Employee benefits and pensionsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicare
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-5104| House
| Updated: 3/5/2018
Medicare Enrollment Protection Act This bill creates a special Medicare enrollment period for individuals enrolled in, or transitioning out of, continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The bill exempts such individuals from certain monthly premium increases associated with delaying Medicare coverage.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Kurt Schrader
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (12)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Luke Messer (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Employee benefits and pensionsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicare