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H.R. 4881

Referred to Committee

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program.

Introduced 7/25/2023•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

12/17/2024 • House

Summary

This bill limits cost-sharing for covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicare Advantage.

Specifically, for costs above the deductible but below the annual out-of-pocket threshold, the bill limits cost-sharing to the average net price of the drug (i.e., the average amount paid less any rebates) or the cash price (i.e., the price charged to an individual without insurance), whichever is lower. 

The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's implementation.

Introduced in House • 7/25/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceMedicarePrescription drugs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Republican • NY-11

Sponsored 7/25/2023

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]

R-OH-2

Joined 7/25/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 25, 2023

Committee Review

November 15, 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House7/25/2023

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1