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US HR3044
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand supplemental benefits to meet the needs of chronically ill Medicare Advantage enrollees under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
06/23/2017
06/23/2017
In Committee
07/05/2017
07/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand supplemental benefits to meet the needs of chronically ill Medicare Advantage enrollees under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This bill allows a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan to provide certain supplemental benefits to chronically ill enrollees beginning in plan year 2020. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on the provision of such supplemental benefits to MA enrollees.
AI Summary
This bill allows a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan to provide certain supplemental benefits to chronically ill enrollees starting in 2020. The supplemental benefits are not limited to being primarily health-related and are expected to improve or maintain the health or overall function of the chronically ill enrollee. The Secretary can waive the uniformity requirement for these supplemental benefits. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report to Congress on the type, frequency, and impact of these supplemental benefits provided to MA enrollees.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3044/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3044/BILLS-115hr3044ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3044/BILLS-115hr3044ih.pdf.pdf |
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