S. 2618 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend medicare cost-sharing for the medicare part B premium for qualifying individuals through September 2005.
S. 2618 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jul 7, 2004, sponsored by Chuck Grassley with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 7, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 108-448
What it does
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare cost-sharing for the Medicare part B premium for certain qualifying low-income individuals through September 2005. Prescribes allocation amounts for specified periods between January 1, 2004, and September 30, 2005.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 7, 2004
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2004
- Passed the HouseNov 19, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 29, 2004
- Became lawDec 8, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-448. (Dec 8, 2004)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Finance Committee
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