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S.815: Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2017 This bill makes certain subsidies available to Medicare prescription drug program beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another U.S. territory. Current law makes such beneficiaries ineligible for premium and cost-sharing subsidies, but establishes a process for U.S. territories to apply for financial assistance with respect to the provision of Medicare prescription...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 4, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |