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H.R.3107: Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 6, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
280 (143 Democrats, 137 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 This bill establishes several prohibitions, requirements, and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Specifically, the bill prohibits MA plans from instituting additional prior authorization requirements for surgeries (including related items) that are furnished to a patient during other surgeries for which prior authorization was not...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 6, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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June 5, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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June 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Suzan K. DelBene (D-Wash.) |