S. 1669 · 111th Congress

Equal Access to Medicare Options Act of 2009

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
John Kerry
Introduced
2009-09-15
Latest action
2009-09-15 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Equal Access to Medicare Options Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide all Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of whether they have enrolled in Medicare part B, as well as Medicare Advantage and Medicaid enrollees with the right to guaranteed issue of a supplemental insurance (Medigap) policy.

Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) of SSA title XVIII to permit enrollment of individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD) in Medicare Advantage.