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Introduced
04/18/2018
04/18/2018
In Committee
04/18/2018
04/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Choose Medicare Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Choose Medicare Act, would establish a new "Medicare Part E" public health insurance plan that would be available in the individual, small group, and large group markets. The plan would be required to cover essential health benefits and reproductive services, including abortion. The bill would also expand eligibility for premium assistance tax credits, increase cost-sharing reductions, and establish a reinsurance program for the individual market. Additionally, the bill would require certain employers to provide referrals to health insurance navigators and would allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Overall, the aim of the bill is to expand access to affordable and comprehensive health coverage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Jeff Merkley (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2265-2266) (on 04/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2708/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2708/BILLS-115s2708is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2708/BILLS-115s2708is.pdf.pdf |
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