Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 1, 2019)
Medicare Extra Rx Higher Eligibility Limits in Part D Act of 2019 or the Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act of 2019
This bill expands eligibility for certain premium subsidies for low-income beneficiaries under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify from 135% to 200% of the federal poverty line.
What just happenedOct 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 1, 2019
- Oct 2, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Oct 1, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Oct 1, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - Oct 1, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 1, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 1, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House