Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2013
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Aug 2013): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
The Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2013 proposes a pilot program to test the use of smart card technology for Medicare beneficiary and provider identification. The program aims to improve care quality, billing accuracy, and efficiency, while reducing identity theft, fraud, and abuse. It would involve issuing new smart cards to beneficiaries and providers, containing secure chips instead of displaying sensitive information like Social Security numbers or Medicare provider numbers on the card's surface.
This bill would affect Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers enrolled in the Medicare program. Participants in the pilot program would receive new identification cards with enhanced security features. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for implementing the program, which would include providing necessary equipment, such as cards and readers, at no cost to participants.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in August 2013 and referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. It is currently in the introduction phase. If enacted, the Secretary would have 18 months to implement the pilot program, which would run in at least five geographic areas identified as high-risk for fraud. The Secretary would also be required to submit reports to Congress on the pilot program's design, implementation, and evaluation. A total of $29 million is allocated for the program's design, implementation, and evaluation.
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Official summary
Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2013 - 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
2 Aug 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3024 do?
- The Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2013 proposes a pilot program to test the use of smart card technology for Medicare beneficiary and provider identification. The program aims to improve care quality, billing accuracy, and efficiency, while reducing identity theft, fraud, and abuse. It would involve issuing new smart cards to beneficiaries and providers, containing secure chips instead of displaying sensitive information like Social Security numbers or Medicare provider numbers on the card's surface. This bill would affect Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers enrolled in the Medicare program. Participants in the pilot program would receive new identification cards with enhanced security features. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for implementing the program, which would include providing necessary equipment, such as cards and readers, at no cost to participants. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in August 2013 and referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. It is currently in the introduction phase. If enacted, the Secretary would have 18 months to implement the pilot program, which would run in at least five geographic areas identified as high-risk for fraud. The Secretary would also be required to submit reports to Congress on the pilot program's design, implementation, and evaluation. A total of $29 million is allocated for the program's design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Has H.R. 3024 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3024. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3024?
- H.R. 3024 was sponsored by Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] (R-PA), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3024?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (2 Aug 2013).
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