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H.R. 1978

Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021

Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021

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.

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2](D-NH)Sponsor
54 cosponsors37 D17 R
54cosponsors2committees8actions1related bills11subjects
  1. Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  4. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    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
  6. IntroReferralH11100

    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
  7. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 — Informed