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A bill to establish a public health plan.

USA115th CongressS-1970| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2017
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (10)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare-X Choice Act of 2017 This bill amends the Social Security Act to create the Medicare Exchange health plan, which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must offer in certain individual health insurance exchanges in 2020 and offer in all individual health insurance exchanges by 2023. Any individual who is a resident of a state where the plan is offered and who is not eligible for Medicare benefits may enroll in the plan. CMS must offer the plan in the small group market in all areas for 2024. The plan must meet the same requirements, including essential health benefits, as health insurance exchange plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Health care providers enrolled under Medicare or under a state Medicaid plan shall also be participating providers for the plan and shall be reimbursed at Medicare rates. The bill eliminates the restriction on the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices for Medicare.
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Timeline
Oct 17, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4094
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 17, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 17, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • October 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4094
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4094: To establish a public health plan.
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A bill to establish a public health plan.

USA115th CongressS-1970| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2017
Medicare-X Choice Act of 2017 This bill amends the Social Security Act to create the Medicare Exchange health plan, which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must offer in certain individual health insurance exchanges in 2020 and offer in all individual health insurance exchanges by 2023. Any individual who is a resident of a state where the plan is offered and who is not eligible for Medicare benefits may enroll in the plan. CMS must offer the plan in the small group market in all areas for 2024. The plan must meet the same requirements, including essential health benefits, as health insurance exchange plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Health care providers enrolled under Medicare or under a state Medicaid plan shall also be participating providers for the plan and shall be reimbursed at Medicare rates. The bill eliminates the restriction on the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices for Medicare.
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Timeline
Oct 17, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4094
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 17, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 17, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • October 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4094
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (10)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4094: To establish a public health plan.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInflation and pricesMedicaidMedicarePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement