US HR6739

Bill

Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatments Act

Introduced
05/08/2020

In Committee
05/08/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require coverage under Medicare PDPs and MA-PD plans, without the imposition of cost sharing or utilization management requirements, of drugs intended to treat COVID-19 during certain emergencies. This bill requires prescription drug plans under Medicare and Medicare Advantage to cover drugs that are approved to treat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without cost-sharing during the public health emergency.

AI Summary

This bill requires prescription drug plans under Medicare and Medicare Advantage to cover drugs that are approved to treat COVID-19 (the coronavirus disease 2019) without any cost-sharing for beneficiaries during the public health emergency. Specifically, the bill mandates that these plans must cover all COVID-19 treatment drugs approved or authorized for use, and prohibits them from imposing any prior authorization or other utilization management requirements for these drugs (except for safety-related quantity limits). Additionally, the bill eliminates any deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment drugs during the public health emergency period.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Sean Casten (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 05/08/2020)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6739/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6739/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6739/BILLS-116hr6739ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6739/BILLS-116hr6739ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR6379	Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020	Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR6674	Medicare Crisis Program Act of 2020	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR6800	The Heroes Act	Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.	Related
HR8200	EHDC Act of 2020 Ending Health Disparities During COVID–19 Act of 2020	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.	Related
S4469	COVID–19 Treatment Coverage Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.	Related

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