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Star Rating for Biosimilars Act

USA117th CongressHR-2855| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Bob Gibbs (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee, 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4629
Star Rating for Biosimilars Act
Apr 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Apr 26, 2021
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 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4629
    Star Rating for Biosimilars Act


  • April 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • April 26, 2021
    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 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act
  • HR 117-5237: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act of 2021
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingMedicarePerformance measurementPrescription drugs

Star Rating for Biosimilars Act

USA117th CongressHR-2855| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4629
Star Rating for Biosimilars Act
Apr 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Apr 26, 2021
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 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4629
    Star Rating for Biosimilars Act


  • April 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • April 26, 2021
    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 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Bob Gibbs (Republican)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act
  • HR 117-5237: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act of 2021
  • 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