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Star Rating for Biosimilars Act

USA116th CongressHR-4629| House 
| Updated: 10/18/2019
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Bob Gibbs (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Star Rating for Biosimilars Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish quality measures regarding biosimilar biological products under the five-star performance rating system for Medicare Advantage plans. The measures must assess the level of access that plans provide to covered biosimilars, including with respect to formularies, cost-sharing, and utilization management. The CMS must also incorporate such measures into similar rating systems for plans under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
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Timeline
Oct 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 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 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 18, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8232)
  • October 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 8, 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 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 18, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8232)

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-2543: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
  • S 116-4199: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2020
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingMedicarePerformance measurementPrescription drugs

Star Rating for Biosimilars Act

USA116th CongressHR-4629| House 
| Updated: 10/18/2019
Star Rating for Biosimilars Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish quality measures regarding biosimilar biological products under the five-star performance rating system for Medicare Advantage plans. The measures must assess the level of access that plans provide to covered biosimilars, including with respect to formularies, cost-sharing, and utilization management. The CMS must also incorporate such measures into similar rating systems for plans under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
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Timeline
Oct 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 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 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 18, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8232)
  • October 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 8, 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 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 18, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8232)
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Bob Gibbs (Republican)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-2543: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019
  • HR 116-3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
  • S 116-4199: Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingMedicarePerformance measurementPrescription drugs