Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3466
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 12, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 12, 2020
Latest Action
Mar 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3466
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Arizona
Democrat
Alabama
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars Act of 2020 or the ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2020

This bill temporarily eliminates cost-sharing for biosimilar biological products for certain qualifying beneficiaries under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill eliminates cost-sharing for beneficiaries whose coverage under private health insurance, a federal program (other than Medicare), a Medicare supplemental policy, or Medicare Advantage does not already do so. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a process for determining a beneficiary's eligibility and notifying Medicare Advantage organizations of such determinations.

The bill's provisions apply to products that are furnished during the five-year period beginning on January 1, 2021, or the date on which the product is first marketed, whichever is later.

Text (1)
March 12, 2020
Actions (2)
03/12/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
03/12/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 1:11:11 AM