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H.R. 1536, THE PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE NOW ACT
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-25) introduced H.R. 1536, the Prescription Coverage Now Act on March 15, 2007. This legislation increases asset test limits from $11,710 to $27,500 for individuals and from $23,410 to $55,000 for couples. Rep. Doggett’s bill also makes the application less intimidating by eliminating questions that ask for cash values of life insurance and in-kind assistance received. Additionally, H.R. 1536 would authorize the Social Security Administration limited use of IRS data, which is already used to determine Part B eligibility. Finally, the bill also calls for coordination between low income programs in Part B and Part D. May 2007 | ||||||||
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