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Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2000| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2019
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (26)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare-X Choice Act of 201 9 This bill establishes and funds the Medicare Exchange health plan, which allows individuals who are not otherwise eligible for Medicare to enroll in a government-administered health insurance plan. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must offer such plan in certain individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2021 and offer it in all individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2024. CMS must offer the plan in the small group market in all geographic areas for plan year 2025. The plan must meet the same requirements, including essential health benefits, as existing health insurance exchange plans. Unless they opt out, health care providers enrolled under Medicare or under a state Medicaid plan must participate in the plan and are reimbursed at Medicare rates. The bill establishes a grants program for community organizations, educational institutions, and health agencies to create service partnerships and establish interactive data systems for health care providers. Additionally, the bill expands the premium tax credit available for plans purchased through an exchange and eliminates the restriction on the Department of Health and Human Services negotiating prescription drug prices for Medicare.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2019
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.
Apr 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 2, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-981
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 2, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2947)
Dec 10, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • April 1, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2019
    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.


  • April 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 2, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-981
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 2, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2947)


  • December 10, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-981: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationIncome tax creditsInflation and pricesMedicaidMedicarePoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement

Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2000| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2019
Medicare-X Choice Act of 201 9 This bill establishes and funds the Medicare Exchange health plan, which allows individuals who are not otherwise eligible for Medicare to enroll in a government-administered health insurance plan. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must offer such plan in certain individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2021 and offer it in all individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2024. CMS must offer the plan in the small group market in all geographic areas for plan year 2025. The plan must meet the same requirements, including essential health benefits, as existing health insurance exchange plans. Unless they opt out, health care providers enrolled under Medicare or under a state Medicaid plan must participate in the plan and are reimbursed at Medicare rates. The bill establishes a grants program for community organizations, educational institutions, and health agencies to create service partnerships and establish interactive data systems for health care providers. Additionally, the bill expands the premium tax credit available for plans purchased through an exchange and eliminates the restriction on the Department of Health and Human Services negotiating prescription drug prices for Medicare.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2019
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.
Apr 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 2, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-981
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 2, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2947)
Dec 10, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • April 1, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2019
    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.


  • April 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 2, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-981
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 2, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2947)


  • December 10, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (26)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-981: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1868: Health Care Affordability Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationIncome tax creditsInflation and pricesMedicaidMedicarePoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement