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H.R. 4796 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010

H.R. 4796 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 9, 2010, sponsored by Patrick Murphy with 35 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 9, 2010
Co-sponsors
35
Policy area
Health

What it does

Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to any settlement, judgment, award, or other payment between a Medicare claimant and an applicable plan involving a payment made for items and services by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Patrick Murphy (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 12 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 9, 2010
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to House Energy and Commerce (Mar 9, 2010)

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