HR-2464 : Still Just a Bill

More Help for Seniors Act of 2021

This bill expands eligibility for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty line.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-04-14CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-04-13IntroReferralReferred 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
2021-04-13IntroReferralReferred 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
2021-04-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.House committee actions
2021-04-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Medicare
  • Prescription drugs

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