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H.R. 7148

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Medicare Beneficiary Freedom to Choose Act of 2008
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Committee
Latest Action · September 26, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
September 26, 2008
Cosponsors (14)
0D 14R
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Medicare Beneficiary Freedom to Choose Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) to revise requirements for the use of private contracts by Medicare beneficiaries under which no Medicare claims shall be made. Requires any such contract to be in writing and signed by the Medicare beneficiary. Allows individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance), and makes them eligible for health savings accounts.

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