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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes. This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to recommended vaccines without cost-sharing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve vaccine coverage and access for seniors enrolled in Medicare. It requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide information about adult vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in the Medicare & You handbook. The bill also ensures that cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles and coinsurance, do not apply to ACIP-recommended adult vaccines under Medicare Part D. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on ways to increase vaccine uptake among Medicare beneficiaries, address provider challenges, and strengthen immunization information systems.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/13/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1872/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1872/BILLS-116s1872is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1872/BILLS-116s1872is.pdf.pdf |
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