If signed into law, S. 141 would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which was created in 2010 by the Affordable Care Act. Sen. John Cornyn (TX) introduced H.R. 1190 on January 8, 2015. It has since ...
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H.R. 1190, Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act
If signed into law, H.R. 1190 would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which was created in 2010 by the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Phil Roe (TN-1) introduced H.R. 1190 on March 2, 2015. It has since ...
Ask The Advisor: March 2015
How Do I Know When It’s Time For Assisted Living If I Live Alone? A: Recently a friend of mine in her late 70’s wondered, “How would I know it’s time for assisted living if I live alone?” She has no close family of he ...
Ask The Advisor: February 2015
What Happens If The Supreme Court Rules Against Obamacare? Q: What would happen if the Supreme Court rules against Obamacare now that people already have purchased coverage? Will I have to repay my premium assistance ...
H.R. 973, Social Security Fairness Act
If signed into law, H.R. 973 would repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision. Representative Rodney Davis (IL-13) introduced H.R. 973 on February 13, 2015. It has since been referred ...
H.R. 818, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures (PRIME) Act
If signed into law, H.R. 818 would comprehensively combat fraud, waste, and abuse within the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Representative Peter Roskam (IL-6) introduced H.R. 818 on February 9, 2015. It has since bee ...
H.R. 314, Notch Fairness Act
If signed into law, H.R. 314 would allow Notch victims born between the years 1917 and 1926 to choose between four lump sum payments totaling $5,000 or an improved monthly benefit computation formula. Representative G ...
S. 122, Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act
If signed into law, S. 122 would allow individuals to import safe and affordable prescription drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada. Senator John McCain (AZ) introduced S. 122 on January 8, 2015. It has since been ...
S. 31, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act
If signed into law, S. 31 would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate covered Part D prescription drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries. Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) introduced ...
S. 99, Notch Fairness Act
If signed into law, S. 99 would allow Notch victims born between the years 1917 and 1926 to choose between four lump sum payments totaling $5,000 or an improved monthly benefit computation formula. Senator David Vitte ...