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Medication Access in Emergencies Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 6193
Medication Access in Emergencies Act of 2020
This bill requires private health insurance plans that cover prescription drugs to waive time restrictions on authorized refills as necessary to permit a plan holder to obtain a 30-day supply of a prescribed drug during a public health emergency.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6193
Bill HR 6193 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6193 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6193's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 11, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6193
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6193
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Prescription drugs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6193
Medication Access in Emergencies Act of 2020
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide benefits under such plan or such coverage for a 30-day refill of prescription drugs to individuals who reside in emergency areas during emergency periods.
Medication Access in Emergencies Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6193
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