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Introduced
07/13/2021
07/13/2021
In Committee
07/13/2021
07/13/2021
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 provide for a cap on beneficiary liability under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to redesign the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit by capping the maximum out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries at $2,000 starting in 2022 and each subsequent year. It also establishes a new Manufacturer Discount Program, which will require drug manufacturers to provide discounted prices for certain prescription drugs to eligible Medicare beneficiaries at the point of sale. The bill also phases out the existing Medicare Coverage Gap Discount Program starting in 2022.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/13/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4417/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4417/BILLS-117hr4417ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4417/BILLS-117hr4417ih.pdf.pdf |
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