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More Help for Seniors Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2464
Bill 117 HR 2464, also known as the More Help for Seniors Act of 2021, aims to provide additional support and resources for senior citizens in the United States. The bill focuses on improving access to healthcare, increasing financial assistance, and enhancing overall quality of life for older Americans.
One key provision of the bill is the expansion of Medicare coverage to include dental, vision, and hearing services. This would help seniors afford essential healthcare services that are currently not covered by traditional Medicare plans. Additionally, the bill seeks to lower prescription drug costs for seniors by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
In terms of financial assistance, the More Help for Seniors Act proposes increasing Social Security benefits for eligible seniors to ensure they can meet their basic needs and maintain a decent standard of living. The bill also includes provisions for affordable housing options for seniors, as well as increased funding for programs that provide meals and transportation services for older Americans. Overall, the More Help for Seniors Act of 2021 aims to address the unique challenges faced by senior citizens in the US and improve their quality of life. By expanding healthcare coverage, increasing financial assistance, and enhancing support services, this bill seeks to ensure that older Americans can age with dignity and security.
One key provision of the bill is the expansion of Medicare coverage to include dental, vision, and hearing services. This would help seniors afford essential healthcare services that are currently not covered by traditional Medicare plans. Additionally, the bill seeks to lower prescription drug costs for seniors by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
In terms of financial assistance, the More Help for Seniors Act proposes increasing Social Security benefits for eligible seniors to ensure they can meet their basic needs and maintain a decent standard of living. The bill also includes provisions for affordable housing options for seniors, as well as increased funding for programs that provide meals and transportation services for older Americans. Overall, the More Help for Seniors Act of 2021 aims to address the unique challenges faced by senior citizens in the US and improve their quality of life. By expanding healthcare coverage, increasing financial assistance, and enhancing support services, this bill seeks to ensure that older Americans can age with dignity and security.
Congressional Summary of HR 2464
More Help for Seniors Act of 2021
This bill expands eligibility for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty line.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2464
Bill HR 2464 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2021. Bill HR 2464 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2021. Bill HR 2464's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 14, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2464
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2464
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medicare
- Prescription drugs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2464
More Help for Seniors Act of 2021
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for low-income subsidies under part D of the Medicare program.
More Help for Seniors Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2464
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