H.R. 2429 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an exception to the 60-day limit on Medicare reciprocal billing arrangements between two physicians during the period in which one of the physicians is ordered to active duty as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces.
H.R. 2429 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 22, 2007, sponsored by Mike Thompson with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 22, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 110-54
What it does
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to create an exception to the 60-day limit on Medicare reciprocal billing arrangements in the case of arrangements between two physicians over a longer continuous period during all of which one of them is ordered to active duty as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces. Applies this exception to medical services provided before January 1, 2008.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Thompson (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2007
- Passed the SenateJul 24, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJul 27, 2007
- Became lawAug 3, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-54. (Aug 3, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 23, 2007 · Passed422–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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