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Introduced
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare, to provide for health insurance market stabilization, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for certain qualifying individuals and makes a series of other changes relating to health care costs. Specifically, the bill allows individuals aged 50 to 64 to enroll in Medicare if such individuals would otherwise qualify for Medicare at the age of 65. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must determine enrollment periods and set premiums for the buy-in option established under the bill, in accordance with specified requirements. The CMS must also award grants to states and nonprofit organizations for outreach and enrollment activities relating to the buy-in option. The bill also (1) establishes a supplemental option under Medicare to cover cost-sharing for beneficiaries; (2) repeals provisions that prohibit the CMS from negotiating the prices of prescription drugs; and (3) establishes an individual market reinsurance program relating to coverage of high-cost individuals, as specified.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for individuals aged 50 to 64 who would otherwise qualify for Medicare at age 65. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must determine enrollment periods and set premiums for the buy-in option, and award grants for outreach and enrollment activities. The bill also creates a supplemental Medicare option to cover cost-sharing for beneficiaries, repeals provisions prohibiting CMS from negotiating prescription drug prices, and establishes an individual market reinsurance program to help cover high-cost individuals. Additionally, the bill enhances cost-sharing reductions for certain individuals and integrates 50 to 64-year-olds into existing and future health care demonstrations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (52)
Brian Higgins (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Anthony Brown (D),
Cheri Bustos (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Ed Case (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Theodore Deutch (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Michael Doyle (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Denny Heck (D),
Hakeem Jeffries (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Dan Kildee (D),
Ann Kirkpatrick (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
James Langevin (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
John Larson (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Sean Maloney (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ed Perlmutter (D),
Collin Peterson (D),
David Price (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Kathleen Rice (D),
Max Rose (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Susan Wild (D),
John Yarmuth (D),
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 12/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1346/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1346/BILLS-116hr1346ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1346/BILLS-116hr1346ih.pdf.pdf |
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