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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program.

USA118th CongressHR-4881| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill limits cost-sharing for covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicare Advantage. Specifically, for costs above the deductible but below the annual out-of-pocket threshold, the bill limits cost-sharing to the average net price of the drug (i.e., the average amount paid less any rebates) or the cash price (i.e., the price charged to an individual without insurance), whichever is lower. The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's implementation.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2023
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.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 15, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2023
    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.


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 15, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 15, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 6, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 6, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4822: Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceMedicarePrescription drugs

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program.

USA118th CongressHR-4881| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
This bill limits cost-sharing for covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicare Advantage. Specifically, for costs above the deductible but below the annual out-of-pocket threshold, the bill limits cost-sharing to the average net price of the drug (i.e., the average amount paid less any rebates) or the cash price (i.e., the price charged to an individual without insurance), whichever is lower. The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's implementation.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2023
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.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 15, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2023
    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.


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 15, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 15, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 6, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 6, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4822: Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceMedicarePrescription drugs