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A bill to provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2708| Senate 
| Updated: 4/18/2018
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Choose Medicare Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish public health plans that are available on health insurance markets, subject to specified requirements; the bill also makes a series of changes related to health insurance costs, including alterations to cost-sharing provisions and the authority to negotiate prices under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
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Timeline
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 18, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2265-2266)
Oct 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6117
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
  • April 18, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 18, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2265-2266)


  • October 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6117
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3258: To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to improve cost sharing subsidies.
  • S 115-1688: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prescription drug prices under part D of the Medicare program.
  • S 115-1462: A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to improve cost sharing subsidies.
  • HR 115-5258: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan.
  • HR 115-6117: To provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1307: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan.
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A bill to provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2708| Senate 
| Updated: 4/18/2018
Choose Medicare Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish public health plans that are available on health insurance markets, subject to specified requirements; the bill also makes a series of changes related to health insurance costs, including alterations to cost-sharing provisions and the authority to negotiate prices under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
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Timeline
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 18, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2265-2266)
Oct 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6117
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
  • April 18, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 18, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2265-2266)


  • October 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6117
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3258: To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to improve cost sharing subsidies.
  • S 115-1688: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prescription drug prices under part D of the Medicare program.
  • S 115-1462: A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to improve cost sharing subsidies.
  • HR 115-5258: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan.
  • HR 115-6117: To provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1307: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility to receive refundable tax credits for coverage under a qualified health plan.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityComprehensive health careConsumer affairsEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIncome tax creditsInflation and pricesInsurance industry and regulationMedicarePrescription drugsSex and reproductive health