To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the option to elect to pay cost-sharing under a prescription drug plan or MA-PD plan in monthly capped amounts.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit quarterly reports (for the first year) and annual reports (through March 31, 2031) to Congress on Medicare Part D monthly capped cost-sharing option usage. It relies on reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Healthcare and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Department of Health and Human Services / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit quarterly reports (for the first year) and annual reports (through March 31, 2031) to Congress on Medicare Part D monthly capped cost-sharing option usage...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit quarterly reports (for the first year) and annual reports (through March 31, 2031) to Congress on Medicare Part D monthly capped cost-sharing option usage.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit quarterly reports (for the first year) and annual reports (through March 31, 2031) to Congress on Medicare Part D monthly capped cost-sharing option usage.
Policy Domains
Main Bill - Reports on Medicare Part D Monthly Capped Cost-Sharing
Identified Costs
- Department of Health and Human Services / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi) introduced …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Department of Health and Human Services / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Health and Human Services
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
An individual enrolled in a prescription drug plan or MA-PD plan under part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-101 et seq.)
Has the meaning given in part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-101 et seq.)
Has the meaning given in part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-101 et seq.)
Has the meaning given in part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-101 et seq.)
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