Senate Bill 2327
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2327
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 Prescription Drug Relief Act
This bill establishes and alters several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs under Medicare.
For example, the bill caps annual out-of-pocket spending under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. It also establishes (1) a program under which drug manufacturers must, subject to civil penalties, provide discounts for covered drugs for beneficiaries who have incurred costs above the annual deductible; and (2) a process through which certain beneficiaries may have their monthly out-of-pocket costs capped and paid in monthly installments.
July 13, 2021
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07/13/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
07/13/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 1, 2023 11:43:53 PM