S1217-118

Introduced

To prohibit the distribution and receipt of rebates for prescription drugs.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 19, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires requirements for prescription drug benefits Section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C, requires 2799A–11. Requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits A group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any, and requires requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits A group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any entity that provides. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Finance, and Healthcare.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires requirements for prescription drug benefits Section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
  • Requires 2799A–11. Requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits A group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any...
  • Requires requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits A group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any entity that provides...
  • Requires requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits A group health plan shall not, and shall ensure that any entity that provides pharmacy benefits management services on its behalf does not, receive from a...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires requirements for prescription drug benefits Section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C, requires 2799A–11. Requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits A group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any, and requires requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits A group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any entity that provides.

Key Policy Areas

Healthcare Consumers, Finance, Healthcare

Primary Purpose

The bill requires requirements for prescription drug benefits Section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C, requires 2799A–11. Requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits A group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any, and requires requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits A group health plan or a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage shall not, and shall ensure that any entity that provides.

Policy Domains

Healthcare Consumers Finance Healthcare

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
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  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 19, 2023

Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Healthcare Consumers Finance Healthcare

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