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Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4661| House 
| Updated: 10/17/2019
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2019 This bill specifies that certain Medicaid enrollees automatically qualify for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill automatically qualifies individuals who were enrolled in Medicaid before they turned 65 (as part of Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and whose income is below 200% of the federal poverty line.
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Timeline
Oct 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 11, 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 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 17, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8207)
  • October 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 11, 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 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 17, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8207)

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Health care coverage and accessMedicaidMedicarePrescription drugs

Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4661| House 
| Updated: 10/17/2019
Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2019 This bill specifies that certain Medicaid enrollees automatically qualify for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill automatically qualifies individuals who were enrolled in Medicaid before they turned 65 (as part of Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and whose income is below 200% of the federal poverty line.
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Timeline
Oct 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 11, 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 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 17, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8207)
  • October 11, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 11, 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 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 17, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8207)
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3: Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessMedicaidMedicarePrescription drugs