To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program.
United States115th CongressHR-6575House of Representatives
Updated: Aug 13, 2018
Summary
Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2018 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer one or more Medicare-operated prescription drug plan options under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. In doing so, the CMS must: (1) negotiate prices with drug manufacturers; (2) establish an appeals process for denials of plan benefits, including the option for external review and determination by an independent entity; and (3) establish and apply a formulary and formulary incentives. In general, a Medicare-operated drug plan must meet the same requirements as apply to any other prescription drug plan.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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