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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of and funding for additional program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) sites; making an appropriation. [HB-2932] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Funding ] [Senior Citizens ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to the establishment of and funding for additional program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) sites; making an appropriation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Four Price Read First Time on 03/14/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the operation of a hospital at home program by certain hospitals; authorizing a fee. [SB-1156] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Relating to the operation of a hospital at home program by certain hospitals; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/03/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain biomarker testing. [SB-989] [Healthcare ] [Insurance ] [Public Health ]
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain biomarker testing.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Effective On 9/1/23 on 05/29/2023

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State (Maine)
Maine 131st Legislature

An Act to Require the State to Pay Medicare Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees [SB-591] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Healthcare ] [Budget and Spending ] [Retirement ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Senior Citizens ]
An Act to Require the State to Pay Medicare Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Hickman Carried Over, In The Same Posture, To Any Special Session Of The 131st Legislature, Pursuant To Joint Order Hp 1482. on 05/10/2024

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans. [HB-1803] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Insurance ] [Senior Citizens ]
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Referred To Health & Human Services on 05/10/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Professional Medicaid Services. [HB-1367] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Appropriates funds to increase medicaid payments to eligible health care providers in the State up to one hundred per cent of the current medicare rates. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti Reported From Hus/hlt (stand. Com. Rep. No. 458) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/15/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To The General Excise Tax. [SB-1035] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Ilagan Excused (1). on 03/24/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To The General Excise Tax. [HB-662] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti Reported From Hlt/ecd (stand. Com. Rep. No. 460) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/15/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Requesting The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Increase The Monetary Compensation Received By Health Care Workers Whose Positions And Services Are Funded Under The Medicare Program. [HCR-5] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Requesting The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Increase The Monetary Compensation Received By Health Care Workers Whose Positions And Services Are Funded Under The Medicare Program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elijah Pierick Referred To Hlt/hus, Fin, Referral Sheet 15 on 02/16/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Professional Medicaid Services. [SB-397] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Appropriates funds to increase medicaid payments to eligible health care providers in the State up to one hundred per cent of the current medicare fee schedule rates. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Conference Committee Meeting Will Reconvene On Friday, 04-28-23 At 04:40pm In Conference Room 329. on 04/28/2023

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2022 [HB-8487] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Senior Citizens ] [Social Security ]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Suzan DelBene Reported (amended) By The Committee On Ways And Means. H. Rept. 117-696, Part I. on 12/30/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease. [HR-1176] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 06/15/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Restaurant Relief Act [S.4282] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
A bill to provide COVID relief for restaurants, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 05/19/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Building America’s Health Care Workforce Act [HB-7744] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to extend beyond the COVID-19 emergency period, with certain modifications, the Emergency Declaration Blanket Waiver relating to training and certification of nurse aides to alleviate burdens imposed on staff of skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Introduced In House on 05/12/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Medicare for All Act of 2022 [S.4204] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/12/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act [HB-7573] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth services covered by Medicare and to evaluate the impact of telehealth services on Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Don Bacon Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/01/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act Kidney Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Improvement Act of 2022 Stop HIV in Prison Act Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2020 Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2022 Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2022 Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021 Data to Save Moms Act Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders Health Disparities Act End Tuberculosis Act Universal School Meals Program Act of 2022 [HB-7585] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Data Privacy ] [Food ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ]
To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/29/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Candace Owens Act [HB-7418] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ]
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude certain individuals and entities from participation in Medicare and State health programs that discriminate on the basis of a covered statement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Louie Gohmert Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2022 [HB-7400] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Manufacturing ] [Trade ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Health ]
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration program to test providing preferential treatment under the Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs for certain drugs and biologicals manufactured in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Markwayne Mullin Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/06/2022

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Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2022 [S.3991] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Manufacturing ]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration program to test providing preferential treatment under the Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs for certain drugs and biologicals manufactured in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Cotton Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/05/2022

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