Mr. President. through an unfortunate oversight. the opportunity was lost some years ago to amend the medicare part B voluntary insurance program of title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Such an amendment would have enabled many Cuban refugees living in our country and other persons of similar status to be eligible for the benefits offered by this program. It is very important. Mr. President. that these individuals be included in the voluntary insurance program. Many elderly persons are presently excluded despite the fact that they are hardworking and contributing members of our society. For this reason. I want to cosponsor S. 1781. introduced by my distinguished senior colleague from Florida.
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