S-2911 : Still Just a Bill

Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act of 2019

This bill allows beneficiaries whose monthly costs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit equal or exceed a significant percentage of the annual out-of-pocket spending threshold to pay down such costs in installments over the course of the remaining plan year. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must determine what constitutes a significant percentage; however, such percentage must be between 50% and 100%.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-11-20IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2019-11-20IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Medicare
  • Prescription drugs

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