Legis Daily

PACE Part D Choice Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4941| House 
| Updated: 8/9/2021
Earl Blumenauer

Earl Blumenauer

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (4)
Jackie Walorski (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PACE Part D Choice Act of 2021 This bill allows Medicare-only beneficiaries who are enrolled in Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to choose prescription drug plans that are not operated by PACE. (PACE is a program under Medicare and Medicaid that provides in-home and community services for certain individuals as an alternative to nursing home care.) Specifically, the bill allows PACE enrollees who are Medicare (but not Medicaid) beneficiaries to choose a prescription drug plan that is not a Medicare Advantage plan or operated by PACE and for which annual out-of-pocket costs and federal subsidies are equal to or less than that under the applicable PACE prescription drug plan. The bill also allows for disenrollment from a chosen plan upon a change in medication or demonstration of an unexpected increase in out-of-pocket costs. PACE programs must conduct outreach, monitor data, and coordinate benefits with respect to such options.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Aug 6, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 6, 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.
Aug 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5106
Introduced in Senate
  • August 6, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 6, 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.


  • August 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5106
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-5106: PACE Part D Choice Act of 2022
Health care costs and insuranceMedicarePrescription drugs

PACE Part D Choice Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4941| House 
| Updated: 8/9/2021
PACE Part D Choice Act of 2021 This bill allows Medicare-only beneficiaries who are enrolled in Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to choose prescription drug plans that are not operated by PACE. (PACE is a program under Medicare and Medicaid that provides in-home and community services for certain individuals as an alternative to nursing home care.) Specifically, the bill allows PACE enrollees who are Medicare (but not Medicaid) beneficiaries to choose a prescription drug plan that is not a Medicare Advantage plan or operated by PACE and for which annual out-of-pocket costs and federal subsidies are equal to or less than that under the applicable PACE prescription drug plan. The bill also allows for disenrollment from a chosen plan upon a change in medication or demonstration of an unexpected increase in out-of-pocket costs. PACE programs must conduct outreach, monitor data, and coordinate benefits with respect to such options.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Aug 6, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 6, 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.
Aug 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5106
Introduced in Senate
  • August 6, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 6, 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.


  • August 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5106
    Introduced in Senate
Earl Blumenauer

Earl Blumenauer

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (4)
Jackie Walorski (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-5106: PACE Part D Choice Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceMedicarePrescription drugs