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- H.R.5179
H.R.5179: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 25, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (1 Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the average sales price methodology for payment for drugs and biologicals under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled). Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase the payment amount for a drug or biological to the extent necessary to ensure that it is in no case less than the widely available market price. Limits the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 25, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Ralph M. Hall (R-Texas) |