HR-6739 : Still Just a Bill

Ensuring Seniors' Access to COVID Treatments Act

This bill requires prescription drug plans under Medicare and Medicare Advantage to cover drugs that are approved to treat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without cost-sharing during the public health emergency.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-05-08IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-05-08IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2020-05-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Drug therapy
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medicare
  • Prescription drugs

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