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S.691: Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 7, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019 or the Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019 This bill expands eligibility for certain premium subsidies for low-income beneficiaries under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify from 135% to 200% of the federal poverty line.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |