Isaacs v. Bowen

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

WHITMAN KNAPP, District Judge.

This action challenges policies adopted by the defendants in the wake of Congress’ recent amendment of the appeal procedures available to dissatisfied Medicare claimants. See Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, Pub.L. 99-509, § 9341, 100 Stat. 2037 (1986), amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1395 et seq. (the “Medicare Act”). Specifically at issue in this lawsuit are the procedural steps required of claimants under Part B of the Medicare Act who wish to appeal determinations made with respect to their claims.

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