Extended Access to Medicare Benefits Act of 2006
Last action on Dec 6, 2006Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addit...
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Summary
Extended Access to Medicare Benefits Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to add a new part E providing certain individuals between ages 21 and 65 with access to Medicare benefits, with the addition of prenatal care and family planning services.
Creates in the Treasury the Medicare for the Uninsured Trust Fund.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax credit equal to 85% of part E premiums paid for the taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and dependents; and (2) direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program to make premium payments on behalf of individuals enrolled under part E to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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