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Introduced
10/11/2019
10/11/2019
In Committee
10/14/2019
10/14/2019
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 the automatic qualification of certain Medicaid beneficiaries for premium and cost-sharing subsidies under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This bill specifies that certain Medicaid enrollees automatically qualify for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill automatically qualifies individuals who were enrolled in Medicaid before they turned 65 (as part of Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and whose income is below 200% of the federal poverty line.
AI Summary
This bill, the Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2019, aims to automatically qualify certain Medicaid beneficiaries for premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill automatically qualifies individuals who were enrolled in Medicaid before they turned 65 (as part of the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act) and whose income is below 200% of the federal poverty line. This provision would apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8207) (on 10/17/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4661/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4661/BILLS-116hr4661ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4661/BILLS-116hr4661ih.pdf.pdf |
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