House Bill 6733
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Know the Cost Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6733
Congress
115
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
Know the Cost Act of 2018
This bill prohibits a health insurance plan or pharmacy benefits manager from restricting a pharmacy from informing an enrollee of any difference between the cost of a drug under the plan and the cost of the drug without health insurance coverage. (Such restrictions are commonly referred to as gag clauses.)
September 7, 2018
09/13/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/13/2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
09/13/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/07/2018
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.
09/07/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:35 PM