S. 2101, The Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2007

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S. 2101 would amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries by improving eligibility and services under the Medicare Savings Program.

Detailed Summary

Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the QMB and SLMB programs (Medicare Savings Program (MSP)) to increase the income eligibility levels for: (1) Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs) to 135% of the federal poverty level (FPL); and (2) for Specified Low-Income Medicare Benefiaries (SLMBs) to 150% of the FPL. Eliminates the application of estate recovery for MSP beneficiaries. Modifies the asset tests for QMBs and SLMBs.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for expedited enrollment under MSP through Social Security offices.

Provides for treatment of QMBs, SLMBs, and other dual eligibles as Medicare beneficiaries.

Amends SSA title XIX with respect to Medicaid treatment of certain Medicare providers.

Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to examine and report on whether providers have attempted to make QMBs liable for deductibles, coinsurance, and co-payments in violation of applicable law. Requires the Secretary to report an enforcement plan of action to Congress regarding any QMBs that have been held so liable in violation of law.

Requires states to provide medical assistance to dual eligibles in MedicareAdvantage (MA) plans.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/26/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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