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S.2911: Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 20, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 20, 2019
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 20, 2019
Bill Summary
Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act of 2019 This bill allows beneficiaries whose monthly costs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit equal or exceed a significant percentage of the annual out-of-pocket spending threshold to pay down such costs in installments over the course of the remaining plan year. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must determine what constitutes a significant percentage; however, such percentage must be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |