CA AJR42

Requests Congress and the President enact the federal Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010 (H.R. 4796)

Cites delays and unfairness in settlement of claims involving Medicare-eligible individuals seeking compensation for personal injuries or workers' compensation benefits

Notes that uncertainty regarding Medicare's role as secondary payer has increased settlement costs for the state, local jurisdictions, and other payers

Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies to the President, Vice President, House Speaker, Senate Majority Leader, and all California members of Congress