Sen. Merkley Introduces Bill to Remove Limitations on Inmate Eligibility for Medicare

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 2626) to "remove limitations on inmate eligibility for Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and veteran's health benefits."

The bill was introduced on Oct. 17. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

For more information, Sen. Jeff Merkley, 313 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3753; or in the state at 121 S.W. Salmon St., Ste. 1400, Portland, OR 97204; 503/326-3386; 131 N.W. Hawthorne Ave., Ste. 208, Bend, OR 97701; 541/318-1298; 405 E. 8th Ave., Ste. 2010, Eugene, OR 97401; 541/465-6750; 10 S. Bartlett St., Ste. 201, Medford, OR 97501; 541/608-9102; 310 S.E. 2nd St., Ste. 105, Pendleton, OR 97801; 541/278-1129; 500 Liberty St., S.E, Ste. 320, Salem, OR 97301; 503/362-8102.

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