1990: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA 1990) established the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) eligibility group requiring state Medicaid programs to cover premiums for beneficiaries with incomes between 100% and 120% of the federal poverty level. Medicare was expanded to cover screening mammography and partial hospitalization services in community mental health centers. Federal standards were established for Medigap policies, including standardized benefit packages and minimum loss ratios, replacing the voluntary certification system.
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