Medicare Catastrophic Protection Act
Proposals were reviewed to revise duplicate coverage provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988. Many senior citizens have… read more
Proposals were reviewed to revise duplicate coverage provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988. Many senior citizens have complained of having unnecessary expenses because of the duplicate coverage. Investigation also centered around whether participation in the catastrophic coverage program should be made voluntary. close
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- Linda Jenckes Vice President Health Insurance Association of America->Federal Affairs
- Nancy Kichak Director U.S. Office of Personnel Management->Office of Actuaries
- David Newhall Assistant Secretary (Acting) Department of Defense
- Earl Pomeray Commissioner North Dakota->Insurance
- Alan Reuther Associate General Counsel UAW
- Gail Shearer Manager Consumers Union->Policy Analysis
- Alan P. Spielman Executive Director Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association->Government Programs
- Frank Titus Associate Director (Acting) U.S. Office of Personnel Management
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