To encourage the availability of MedicareAdvantage benefits in medically underserved areas.
What it does: Rewrites page 356, lines 8–11
Sen. Michael B. Enzi (R-WY)Rewrites page 356, lines 8–11
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 356, lines 8–11 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (C) Construction.--Subparagraph (B) shall not be construed as restricting--
Inserted: (i) the persons from whom enrollees under such plan may obtain covered benefits; or
Inserted: (ii) the categories of licensed health professionals or providers from whom enrollees under such a plan may obtain covered benefits if the covered services are provided to enrollees in a State where 25 percent or more of the population resides in health professional shortage areas designated pursuant to section 332 of the Public Health Service Act.
Original wording
On page 356, strike lines 8 through 11, and insert the following:
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As printed
On page 356, strike lines 8 through 11, and insert the following:
(C) Construction.--Subparagraph (B) shall not be construed as restricting--
(i) the persons from whom enrollees under such plan may obtain covered benefits; or
(ii) the categories of licensed health professionals or providers from whom enrollees under such a plan may obtain covered benefits if the covered services are provided to enrollees in a State where 25 percent or more of the population resides in health professional shortage areas designated pursuant to section 332 of the Public Health Service Act.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1030 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
June 26, 2003
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1030 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
June 26, 2003
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8606, S8681)
June 26, 2003
Amendment SA 1030 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
June 26, 2003
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1030 proposed by Senator Enzi.(consideration: CR S8489-8493; text: CR S8489)
June 25, 2003
Amendment SA 1030 proposed by Senator Enzi. (consideration: CR S8489-8493; text: CR S8489) To encourage the availability of MedicareAdvantage benefits in medically underserved areas.
June 25, 2003
Senate amendment submitted
June 24, 2003