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Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1872| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019 This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to recommended vaccines without cost-sharing.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5076
Introduced in House
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5076
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5076: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicareMinority healthNeurological disordersPrescription drugs

Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1872| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019 This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to recommended vaccines without cost-sharing.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5076
Introduced in House
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5076
    Introduced in House
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5076: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicareMinority healthNeurological disordersPrescription drugs