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Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-912| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (9)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1872
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1710)
Jul 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1978
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1872
    Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1710)


  • July 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1978
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1978: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021
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 2021

USA117th CongressS-912| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1872
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1710)
Jul 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1978
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1872
    Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1710)


  • July 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1978
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (9)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1978: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021
  • 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