S.2908 - Medicare Card Security Act of 2008

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security account numbers on Medicare cards. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Medicare Card Security Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security account numbers on Medicare cards. as introduced.

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Latest Action Apr 24, 2008Introduced in Senate Related Bills (1) & Issues (7)
4/24/2008--Introduced.Medicare Card Security Act of 2008 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that Social Security numbers ar

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4/24/2008--Introduced.
Medicare Card Security Act of 2008 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that Social Security numbers are not displayed on Medicare cards.


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07/24/08
CU supports federal bill to remove the SSN from newly issued ...

Consumers Union, the non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports,® is pleased to offer our strong support for S.2908, the Medicare Card Security Act of 2008. By ensuring that Social Security Numbers are not displayed on newly issued ...

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07/02/08
Just What We Need, 44 Million Federally-Funded Opportunities for ...

The “Medicare Card Security Act of 2008 (S. 2908)” calls for the elimination of the use of Social Security numbers on new Medicare cards. It won’t totally solve the problem, but at least it’sa first step. ...

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07/02/08
Just What We Need, 44 Million Federally-Funded Opportunities for ...

The "Medicare Card Security Act of 2008 (S. 2908)" calls for the elimination of the use of Social Security numbers on new Medicare cards. It won't totally solve the problem, but at least it's a first step. ...

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