Bill118th CongressFiled Jul 20, 2023Health
S. 2456
Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 20, 2023)
Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs Act
This bill limits cost-sharing for covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit to the negotiated price of the drug, net any manufacturer price concessions. Prescription drug plan sponsors are subject to civil penalties for violations.
What just happenedJul 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 20, 2023
- Jul 20, 2023IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jul 20, 2023IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate