H.R. 5665 — Introduced in House

V 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5665 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2020Mr. Brindisi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Maria Rose Versace. 1. Elimination of Medicare part D late enrollment penalty for Maria Rose Versace; compensation for past penalties (a) Elimination of penalty With respect to each month beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, no increase in the monthly beneficiary premium established under subsection (a) of section 1860D–13 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–113) shall be made under subsection (b) of such section for Maria Rose Versace. (b) Compensation for past penalties (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall pay to Maria Rose Versace an amount equal to the sum of each increase described in subsection (a) made under section 1860D–13(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–113(b)) applicable to Maria Rose Versace for months beginning prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Appropriation There are appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services such sums as may be necessary to make the payment described in paragraph (1).