H.R. 5263 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the 2006 and 2007 initial enrollment periods for the Medicare prescription drug benefit and suspend the late enrollment penalty through December 31, 2007, to permit Medicare beneficiaries to change enrollment in a prescription drug plan during the first 12 months of enrollment, and to prevent changes in formularies other than at the time of open enrollment periods and only with advance notice.
H.R. 5263 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 2, 2006, sponsored by Donna M. Christensen with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 2, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) extend the 2006 and 2007 initial enrollment periods for the Medicare prescription drug benefit; (2) suspend the late enrollment penalty through December 31, 2007; and (3) permit Medicare beneficiaries to change enrollment in a prescription drug plan during the first 12 months of enrollment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donna M. Christensen (D-VI). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 15, 2006)
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