H.R. 7148 · 110th Congress
Medicare Beneficiary Freedom to Choose Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sam Johnson
- Introduced
- 2008-09-26
- Latest action
- 2008-09-26 · Introduced in House
Summary
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.