H.R. 4683, the "Medicare For All Act"

Introduced by the Honorable John D. Dingell on February 1, 2006

"Medicare for All Act - Amends the Social Security Act to add a new title XXII (Medicare for All) under which: (1) each eligible individual is entitled to benefits which include the full range and scope of benefits available under the original fee-for-service program under parts A (Hospital Insurance) and B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare), with parity in coverage of mental health benefits, subject to appropriate cost sharing; (2) each enrollee is free to choose his or her own doctor and private health plan; and (3) benefits are not less than the benefits offered to Members of Congress and Federal employees under FEHBP (Federal Employees Health Benefits Program)." [CRS Summary]
-- Bill Text and Status of the Legislation

S. 2229, Senate companion legislation, introduced by Senator Edward Kennedy
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"America faces a health care crisis. Too many Americans are uninsured, and the number of the uninsured is increasing at an accelerating rate."
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"Mr. Speaker, the story of our Nation's healthcare system is one of great success but also one of great failure and missed opportunity. ..."
-- Statement of Rep. John D. Dingell