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ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4597| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2019
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Peter T. King (Republican)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars Act of 2019 or the ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019 This bill eliminates cost-sharing for biosimilar biological products for certain qualifying beneficiaries under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill eliminates cost-sharing for beneficiaries whose coverage under private health insurance, a federal program (other than Medicare), a Medicare supplemental policy, or Medicare Advantage does not already do so. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a process for determining a beneficiary's eligibility and notifying Medicare Advantage organizations of such determinations.
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Timeline
Oct 1, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 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.
Oct 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 1, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 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.


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


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

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-3466: Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars Act of 2020
Health care costs and insuranceMedicarePrescription drugs

ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4597| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2019
Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars Act of 2019 or the ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019 This bill eliminates cost-sharing for biosimilar biological products for certain qualifying beneficiaries under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill eliminates cost-sharing for beneficiaries whose coverage under private health insurance, a federal program (other than Medicare), a Medicare supplemental policy, or Medicare Advantage does not already do so. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a process for determining a beneficiary's eligibility and notifying Medicare Advantage organizations of such determinations.
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Timeline
Oct 1, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 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.
Oct 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 1, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 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.


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


  • October 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Peter T. King (Republican)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-3466: Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceMedicarePrescription drugs