Senate Bill 2911
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2911
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act of 2019
This bill allows beneficiaries whose monthly costs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit equal or exceed a significant percentage of the annual out-of-pocket spending threshold to pay down such costs in installments over the course of the remaining plan year. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must determine what constitutes a significant percentage; however, such percentage must be between 50% and 100%.
November 20, 2019
11/20/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
11/20/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:26 AM