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Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act.

USA119th CongressS-2617| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act" proposes to amend Medicare Part D by requiring that drug coinsurance be calculated based on a drug's net price instead of its list price . This change is set to take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, specifically for costs incurred above the annual deductible and below the annual out-of-pocket threshold. The bill defines net price as the negotiated price of a covered Part D drug, after accounting for any manufacturer-provided price concessions. By mandating this calculation, the legislation aims to ensure that beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs more accurately reflect the actual discounted price of medications, thereby potentially lowering their financial burden. This adjustment would apply to drugs subject to coinsurance rather than a copayment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4229
Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act.
Feb 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1244
Introduced in House
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4229
    Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act.


  • February 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1244
    Introduced in House


  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1244: Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act

Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act.

USA119th CongressS-2617| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
The "Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act" proposes to amend Medicare Part D by requiring that drug coinsurance be calculated based on a drug's net price instead of its list price . This change is set to take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, specifically for costs incurred above the annual deductible and below the annual out-of-pocket threshold. The bill defines net price as the negotiated price of a covered Part D drug, after accounting for any manufacturer-provided price concessions. By mandating this calculation, the legislation aims to ensure that beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs more accurately reflect the actual discounted price of medications, thereby potentially lowering their financial burden. This adjustment would apply to drugs subject to coinsurance rather than a copayment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4229
Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act.
Feb 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1244
Introduced in House
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4229
    Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act.


  • February 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1244
    Introduced in House


  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1244: Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted