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Introduced
03/26/2021
03/26/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the Social Security Act to require Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to provide coverage for comprehensive tobacco cessation services, including counseling and pharmacotherapy, without any cost-sharing for beneficiaries. The bill also prohibits Medicaid and CHIP from requiring prior authorization for tobacco cessation drugs and provides 100% federal reimbursement for the costs of these services and outreach campaigns to increase awareness about them, for a limited period.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/29/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2185/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2185/BILLS-117hr2185ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2185/BILLS-117hr2185ih.pdf.pdf |
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