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H.R. 3748

Referred to Committee

Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017

Introduced 9/12/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

9/15/2017 • House

Summary

Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017

This bill makes a series of changes relating to health insurance options and costs. Among other things, the bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for individuals aged 50 to 64, requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to negotiate drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries, and establishes an individual market reinsurance fund.

Introduced in House • 9/12/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityInflation and pricesInsurance industry and regulationMedicarePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (51)

Party Breakdown

51
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]

Democrat • NY-26

Sponsored 9/12/2017

Cosponsors (50)

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Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]

D-CT-1

Joined 9/12/2017

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Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]

D-CT-2

Joined 9/12/2017

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Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

D-IN-7

Joined 9/12/2017

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Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

D-RI-1

Joined 9/12/2017

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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

D-TN-9

Joined 9/12/2017

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Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]

D-CT-3

Joined 9/12/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Introduced in House9/12/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors50