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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.

USA115th CongressHR-6575| House 
| Updated: 8/13/2018
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
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.
Jul 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    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.


  • July 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 13, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1775: To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to direct the President to negotiate prescription drug prices and establish a formulary on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessMedicarePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement

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.

USA115th CongressHR-6575| House 
| Updated: 8/13/2018
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
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
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.
Jul 27, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    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.


  • July 27, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 13, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1775: To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to direct the President to negotiate prescription drug prices and establish a formulary on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessMedicarePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement