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Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-981| Senate 
| Updated: 4/2/2019
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare-X Choice Act of 201 9 This bill establishes and funds the Medicare Exchange health plan, which allows individuals who are not otherwise eligible for Medicare to enroll in a government-administered health insurance plan. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must offer such plan in certain individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2021 and offer it in all individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2024. CMS must offer the plan in the small group market in all geographic areas for plan year 2025. The plan must meet the same requirements, including essential health benefits, as existing health insurance exchange plans. Unless they opt out, health care providers enrolled under Medicare or under a state Medicaid plan must participate in the plan and are reimbursed at Medicare rates. The bill establishes a grants program for community organizations, educational institutions, and health agencies to create service partnerships and establish interactive data systems for health care providers. Additionally, the bill expands the premium tax credit available for plans purchased through an exchange and eliminates the restriction on the Department of Health and Human Services negotiating prescription drug prices for Medicare.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • April 2, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2000
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2000: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationIncome tax creditsInflation and pricesMedicaidMedicarePoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement

Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-981| Senate 
| Updated: 4/2/2019
Medicare-X Choice Act of 201 9 This bill establishes and funds the Medicare Exchange health plan, which allows individuals who are not otherwise eligible for Medicare to enroll in a government-administered health insurance plan. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must offer such plan in certain individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2021 and offer it in all individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2024. CMS must offer the plan in the small group market in all geographic areas for plan year 2025. The plan must meet the same requirements, including essential health benefits, as existing health insurance exchange plans. Unless they opt out, health care providers enrolled under Medicare or under a state Medicaid plan must participate in the plan and are reimbursed at Medicare rates. The bill establishes a grants program for community organizations, educational institutions, and health agencies to create service partnerships and establish interactive data systems for health care providers. Additionally, the bill expands the premium tax credit available for plans purchased through an exchange and eliminates the restriction on the Department of Health and Human Services negotiating prescription drug prices for Medicare.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • April 2, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2000
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2000: Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationIncome tax creditsInflation and pricesMedicaidMedicarePoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement