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Medicare: Restoring Benefits After COVID-19 Vaccination

This law allows individuals using a specific type of Medicare coverage who lost benefits because they received a COVID-19 vaccine to have their coverage immediately restored. The change ensures that getting the vaccine will not negatively impact their future ability to use the program.
Key points
People using Medicare through Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institutions (RNHCIs) who lost benefits after getting a COVID-19 vaccine can get them back.
Benefits are restored immediately upon re-election.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will not count against them for future Medicare enrollment rules in this program.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4899
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2022-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Medicare Patients with RNHCI Options to Vaccinate Easily Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4899.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • People using Medicare through Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institutions (RNHCIs) who lost benefits after getting a COVID-19 vaccine can get them back.
  • Benefits are restored immediately upon re-election.
  • Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will not count against them for future Medicare enrollment rules in this program.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4871-4872; text: CR S4871-4872)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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