S. 2234 · 109th Congress
Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2006
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Gordon Smith
- Introduced
- 2006-02-01
- Latest action
- 2006-02-01 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2006 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate part D cost-sharing for certain non-institutionalized full-benefit dual eligible individuals with income below 135% of the poverty line who: (1) reside in an assisted living facility, a resident care program facility, or any other appropriate licenced facility, including a psychiatric health facility, a mental health rehabilitation center, and a mental retardation developmental disability facility; or (2) receive home and community-based services in a home setting under a home and community-based waiver.