H.R. 580 · 109th Congress
Seniors' Health Care Freedom Act of 2005
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ron Paul
- Introduced
- 2005-02-02
- Latest action
- 2005-02-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Summary
Seniors' Health Care Freedom Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for facilitating the use of private contracts 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.