House Bill 7997
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Achieving Equity in the Treatment of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 9, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7997
Congress
117
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Achieving Equity in the Treatment of Dual Eligible Beneficiaries Act
This bill temporarily establishes geographic adjustments for certain Medicare Advantage payment formulations, and specifies that a certain percentage of corresponding payment increases must be directed toward payments for basic benefits. It also requires U.S. territories to establish Medicare Savings Programs (currently optional in the territories).
June 9, 2022
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06/09/2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/09/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 5:18:49 PM