Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2011
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Sep 2011): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
H.R. 2925, the Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2011, would establish a pilot program to test the use of smart card technology for Medicare beneficiary and provider identification. This program aims to improve the quality of care, billing accuracy, and efficiency, while also reducing identity theft and fraud within the Medicare system. The pilot would involve issuing new smart cards to beneficiaries and providers, with features designed to enhance security and privacy.
Under the proposed pilot, beneficiaries would receive smart cards without their Social Security numbers printed on the front, with the number stored securely on the card's chip. Providers would also receive smart cards including their photograph and biometric data, such as fingerprints, for authentication. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would oversee the program, which would include at least five geographic areas identified as having a high risk for waste, fraud, or abuse. The bill also includes provisions for distributing necessary equipment, monitoring billings, and reporting cost savings.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2011 and referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. It is currently in its introduced stage. If passed, the Secretary would have 18 months to implement the pilot program and would be required to submit reports to Congress on its design, implementation, and results. The bill also proposes $29 million in funding for the pilot program.
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Official summary
Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2011 - Establishes a pilot program under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act in order to utilize smart card technology for Medicare beneficiary and provider identification cards.
Timeline
20 Sep 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2925 do?
- H.R. 2925, the Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2011, would establish a pilot program to test the use of smart card technology for Medicare beneficiary and provider identification. This program aims to improve the quality of care, billing accuracy, and efficiency, while also reducing identity theft and fraud within the Medicare system. The pilot would involve issuing new smart cards to beneficiaries and providers, with features designed to enhance security and privacy. Under the proposed pilot, beneficiaries would receive smart cards without their Social Security numbers printed on the front, with the number stored securely on the card's chip. Providers would also receive smart cards including their photograph and biometric data, such as fingerprints, for authentication. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would oversee the program, which would include at least five geographic areas identified as having a high risk for waste, fraud, or abuse. The bill also includes provisions for distributing necessary equipment, monitoring billings, and reporting cost savings. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2011 and referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. It is currently in its introduced stage. If passed, the Secretary would have 18 months to implement the pilot program and would be required to submit reports to Congress on its design, implementation, and results. The bill also proposes $29 million in funding for the pilot program.
- Has H.R. 2925 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2925. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2925?
- H.R. 2925 was sponsored by Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] (R-PA), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2925?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (20 Sep 2011).
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