Senate Bill 2815
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Seniors Saving on Insulin Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2815
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Seniors Saving on Insulin Act
This bill requires the Part D Senior Savings Model to be made permanent.
Currently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is testing a voluntary model under the Medicare prescription drug benefit (the Part D Senior Savings Model) in which the copayment for a month's supply of insulin is capped at $35 through participating plans. The model is set to expire on December 31, 2025.
September 23, 2021
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09/23/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
09/23/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:14 PM