H.R. 164 (111th): Seniors’ Health Care Freedom Act of 2009

Introduced:
Jan 06, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ronald “Ron” Paul [R-TX14]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 151 (112th) on Jan 05, 2011.

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 6, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 06, 2009
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (4R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To provide greater health care freedom for seniors.

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Last updated Jan 06, 2009.
2 pages

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1/6/2009--Introduced.
Seniors' Health Care Freedom Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to remove the affidavit requirement applicable to the use of private contracts with practitioners under Medicare. Declares that no persons otherwise eligible for old-age benefits under Social Security shall be denied such benefits because of their voluntary refusal to participate in any part of the Medicare program.

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