This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support for new legislation that would strengthen and expand the Social Security program, and the federal government reopened after lawmakers and President Donal ...
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Legislative Update for Week Ending January 25, 2019
This week, the partial federal government shutdown continued for the fifth week, and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support for one new bill that would expand Medicare coverage to include essential healt ...
H.R. 576, Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act
If adopted, H.R. 576 would expand Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) introduced H.R. 576 on January 15, 2019. It has since been referre ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 18, 2019
This week, the partial federal government shutdown continued, and several key bills that would reduce prescription drug costs for older Americans were introduced in the new Congress. Government Shutdown Continues for ...
H.R. 447, Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
If adopted, H.R. 447 would allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals. Representative Elijah Cummings (MD-7) introduced H.R. 447 on January 10, 2019. ...
S. 97, Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
If adopted, S. 97 would allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals. Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) introduced S. 97 on January 10, 2019. It has since bee ...
S. 64, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act
If adopted, S. 64 would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic or biosimilar drug companies to delay the entry of generic or biosimilar drugs into the market. Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) introduce ...
S. 61, Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act
If adopted, S. 61 would allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada. Senator Chuck Grassley (IA) introduced S. 61 on January 9, 2019. It has since been referred t ...
S. 99, Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act
If adopted, S. 99 would provide for the negotiation of lower covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicar ...
H.R. 448, Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act
If adopted, H.R. 448 would provide for the negotiation of lower covered Part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medi ...
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