Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 13, 2019)
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2019
This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to recommended vaccines without cost-sharing.
What just happenedJun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 13, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jun 13, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate