Medicare Enrollment Protection Act
USA116th CongressHR-2564| House
| Updated: 9/9/2020
Kurt Schrader
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (13)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Ways and Means Committee, 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)—a federal law that allows an individual to maintain health coverage following loss of coverage due to termination of employment or another qualifying event. 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 Labor, 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.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Health
Employee benefits and pensionsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicare
Medicare Enrollment Protection Act
USA116th CongressHR-2564| House
| Updated: 9/9/2020
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)—a federal law that allows an individual to maintain health coverage following loss of coverage due to termination of employment or another qualifying event. 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 Labor, 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.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Kurt Schrader
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (13)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Health
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- Passed Chamber
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Employee benefits and pensionsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicare