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H.R.7877: Lowering Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 30, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2020
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- Introduced in House - July 30, 2020
Bill Summary
Lowering Drug Costs for Seniors Act of 2020 This bill modifies and establishes certain requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill lowers the annual out-of-pocket spending threshold for 2021, and requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue payments to beneficiaries who exceed a modified 2020 threshold, as specified.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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July 30, 2020 |
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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July 30, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 30, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by John Katko (R-N.Y.) |