Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-1839]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Human Services ]
Alters several Medicaid programs and funding provisions. (Sec. 2) The bill temporarily extends the applicability of Medicaid eligibility criteria that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home- and community-based services. (Sec. 3) The bill also establishes a state Medicaid option to provide for medical assistance with respect to coordinated care provided through a health home (i.e., a designated provider or team of health-care professionals) for children with medically complex conditions. States must determine payment methodologies
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HB-1839: Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Became Public Law No: 116-16. (txt | Pdf) on 04/18/2019
End Diaper Need Act of 2019 [HB-1846]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Establishes various programs to increase access to diapers for low-income families with infants and toddlers. Specifically, the bill provides grants to agencies or organizations with experience in community distribution services for the purchase, warehousing, and distribution of diapers and diapering supplies (e.g., diaper wipes and creams) to families with (1) at least one child under the age of 4, and (2) an income of no more than 200% of the federal poverty level. The bill also permits states to use Medicaid funds to provide diapers and diapering
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HB-1846: End Diaper Need Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/22/2019
HR-242: Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, celebrating the over 750 new orphan therapies approved since its creation, and recognizing the need to continue supporting research and development for rare diseases.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/19/2019
You have voted HR-242: Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, celebrating the over 750 new orphan therapies approved since its creation, and recognizing the need to continue supporting research and development for rare diseases..
Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2019 [S.814]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Expands Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training and establishes a demonstration program to test an online platform that provides such training.
S.814: Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/14/2019
HB-1788: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollment under part B of the Medicare Program to 15 percent and twice the period of no enrollment, and to exclude periods of COBRA, retiree, and VA coverage from such late enrollment penalty.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/15/2019
You have voted HB-1788: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollment under part B of the Medicare Program to 15 percent and twice the period of no enrollment, and to exclude periods of COBRA, retiree, and VA coverage from such late enrollment penalty..
Payment Commission Data Act of 2019 [HB-1781]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Data Privacy ]
Allows certain payment information relating to covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicaid to be disclosed to additional entities. Specifically, certain subsidy and rebate information, as reported by prescription drug plan sponsors and drug manufacturers, may be disclosed to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission, in accordance with specified confidentiality restrictions.
HB-1781: Payment Commission Data Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 10/29/2019
Removing Barriers to Person- and Family-Centered Care Act of 2019 [S.829]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
Establishes a program through which entities may implement alternative payment models for providing care to individuals who (1) are enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or both; (2) have advanced chronic conditions (e.g., late-stage cancer); and (3) have demonstrated cognitive impairment or functional limitations. Specifically, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must award cooperative agreements to specified organizations to provide person- and family-centered care for such individuals, particularly through collaboratives with providers and
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S.829: Removing Barriers to Person- and Family-Centered Care Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/14/2019
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019 [S.815]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Disabilities ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Allows a refundable tax credit equal to the amounts paid for qualified access technology for use by a blind individual who is the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or a dependent of the taxpayer. "Qualified access technology" is hardware, software, or other information technology with the primary function of converting or adapting information that is visually represented into forms or formats useable by blind individuals. The credit is limited to (1) costs that are not compensated by insurance or otherwise, and (2) an aggregate amount of $2,000 per
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S.815: Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/14/2019
S.801: A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/14/2019
You have voted S.801: A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information..
Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2019 [HB-1730]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Insurance ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Requires health plans that cover anticancer medications administered by a health care provider to provide no less favorable cost sharing for patient-administered anticancer medications. This requirement applies to medications that are (1) approved by the Food and Drug Administration; (2) medically necessary for the cancer treatment; and (3) clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent site, and duration.To comply with this requirement, health plans may not, with respect to anticancer medications (1) change or replace benefits to increase
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HB-1730: Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/14/2019
HB-1719: To amend regulations relating to the eligibility of Federal employees, during a Government shutdown, for supplemental vision and dental coverage, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson
Introduced In House on 03/13/2019
You have voted HB-1719: To amend regulations relating to the eligibility of Federal employees, during a Government shutdown, for supplemental vision and dental coverage, and for other purposes..
Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act of 2019 [S.758]
[Healthcare ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Insurance ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Requires coverage for abortion care through public health insurance programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, as well as insurance plans for federal employees. Further, abortion care must be available at federal, and federally supported, health care facilities to individuals eligible for services at such facilities.Additionally, the bill prohibits federal, state, or local governments from restricting coverage for abortion care available through private health insurance plans.
S.758: Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/12/2019
Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act of 2019 [HB-1692]
[Healthcare ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Insurance ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Requires coverage for abortion care through public health insurance programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, as well as insurance plans for federal employees. Further, abortion care must be available at federal, and federally supported, health care facilities to individuals eligible for services at such facilities.Additionally, the bill prohibits federal, state, or local governments from restricting coverage for abortion care available through private health insurance plans.
HB-1692: Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/13/2019
Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2019 [S.741]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Insurance ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Requires health plans that cover anticancer medications administered by a health care provider to provide no less favorable cost sharing for patient-administered anticancer medications. This requirement applies to medications that are (1) approved by the Food and Drug Administration; (2) medically necessary for the cancer treatment; and (3) clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent site, and duration.To comply with this requirement, health plans may not, with respect to anticancer medications (1) change or replace benefits to increase
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S.741: Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/12/2019
PHIT Act of 2019 Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2019 [HB-1679]
[Healthcare ]
[Taxes ]
[Sports ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Allows a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. The bill defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid exclusively for the sole purpose of participating in a physical activity, including (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, and (3) equipment for a physical exercise or activity program.
HB-1679: PHIT Act of 2019 Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 03/12/2019
Seniors’ Health Care Choice Act of 2019 [HB-1657]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Creates a special Medicare enrollment period for individuals enrolled in, or transitioning out of, continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)—a federal law that allows an individual to maintain health coverage following loss of coverage due to termination of employment or another qualifying event.
HB-1657: Seniors’ Health Care Choice Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Lloyd Smucker
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/09/2019
Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019 Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019 [S.691]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Senior Citizens ]
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.
S.691: Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019 Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/07/2019
Prescription Drug Pricing Dashboard Act [S.709]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an online dashboard containing information about the prices and utilization of prescription drugs that are purchased by federal programs. The dashboard must include specified information, including spending per dosage, the number of drug recipients, and out-of-pocket costs. The dashboard must also highlight those drugs that have the highest spending and costs.
S.709: Prescription Drug Pricing Dashboard Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/07/2019
Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act [HB-1551]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Directs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to take a series of actions relating to the quality of maternal and infant care under Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other health programs. Specifically, the CMS must identify and publish a recommended core set of maternal and infant quality measures for women and children, as specified by the bill; publish an initial core set of any such measures applicable to mothers and infants eligible under Medicaid or CHIP; establish a Maternal and Infant Quality Measurement
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HB-1551: Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/07/2019