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Introduced
11/13/2019
11/13/2019
In Committee
11/13/2019
11/13/2019
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 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 Medicare beneficiaries. It requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide information to Medicare beneficiaries about the coverage of adult vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Additionally, the bill specifies that certain Medicare Part D cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles and coinsurance, will not apply to ACIP-recommended adult vaccines. The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on ways to increase vaccine uptake among Medicare beneficiaries and reduce disparities in vaccination rates.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (56)
Donna Shalala (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Cindy Axne (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
André Carson (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Bill Foster (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Chuy García (D),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
John Joyce (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Billy Long (R),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Roger Marshall (R),
Doris Matsui (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Katie Porter (D),
David Roe (R),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
David Trone (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Fred Upton (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Steve Watkins (R),
Ted Yoho (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 11/13/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5076/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5076/BILLS-116hr5076ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5076/BILLS-116hr5076ih.pdf.pdf |
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