House Bill 6809
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 13, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6809
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
Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage 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 compensating providers in Puerto Rico.
September 13, 2018
09/13/2018
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
09/13/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:33 PM