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S.2081: Stop Drug Companies from Overcharging Seniors in Medicare Part B Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 10, 2019
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- Introduced in Senate - July 10, 2019
Bill Summary
Stop Drug Companies from Overcharging Seniors in Medicare Part B Act of 2019 This bill requires manufacturers of covered drugs under Medicare medical services to issue rebates to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Rebates are calculated based on the number of units sold and the amount by which the manufacturer price exceeds inflation. The bill's requirements do not apply to drugs that cost less than $100 annually per user in 2020...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 10, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| July 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Gary Peters (D-Mich.) |