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Introduced
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
In Committee
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equal access of Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure equal access for Medicare beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage. Specifically, it requires prescription drug plans to include any pharmacy located in a health professional shortage area, medically underserved area, or rural area as an in-network pharmacy under comparable terms and conditions. Additionally, the bill establishes requirements for reasonable reimbursement, including prohibiting reimbursement of pharmacies at less than the amount the pharmacy benefits manager reimburses its own affiliates, and requiring detailed disclosure of pricing components to the pharmacy.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (22)
Peter Welch (D)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Cindy Axne (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Jerry Carl (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
French Hill (R),
Fred Keller (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Mike Rogers (R),
Dutch Ruppersberger (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
William Timmons (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 04/15/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2608/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2608/BILLS-117hr2608ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2608/BILLS-117hr2608ih.pdf.pdf |
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