ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 1, 2019)
Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars Act of 2019 or the ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019
This bill eliminates cost-sharing for biosimilar biological products for certain qualifying beneficiaries under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill eliminates cost-sharing for beneficiaries whose coverage under private health insurance, a federal program (other than Medicare), a Medicare supplemental policy, or Medicare Advantage does not already do so. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a process for determining a beneficiary's eligibility and notifying Medicare Advantage organizations of such determinations.
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