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Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act
12/31/2022, 5:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4371
Bill 117 HR 4371, also known as the Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to eliminate copayments for individuals with chronic conditions who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans.
Under current law, individuals with chronic conditions often face high copayments for necessary medications and treatments. This can create a financial burden for these individuals and may prevent them from receiving the care they need.
The Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act seeks to address this issue by removing copayments for individuals with chronic conditions in Medicare Advantage plans. This would make it easier for these individuals to access the care they need without facing financial barriers. Supporters of the bill argue that eliminating copayments for chronic conditions will improve health outcomes for individuals with these conditions and reduce overall healthcare costs. Critics, however, may raise concerns about the potential impact on the Medicare Advantage program and the overall cost of the legislation. Overall, the Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act aims to improve access to care for individuals with chronic conditions and reduce financial barriers to necessary treatments. It is currently being considered by Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
Under current law, individuals with chronic conditions often face high copayments for necessary medications and treatments. This can create a financial burden for these individuals and may prevent them from receiving the care they need.
The Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act seeks to address this issue by removing copayments for individuals with chronic conditions in Medicare Advantage plans. This would make it easier for these individuals to access the care they need without facing financial barriers. Supporters of the bill argue that eliminating copayments for chronic conditions will improve health outcomes for individuals with these conditions and reduce overall healthcare costs. Critics, however, may raise concerns about the potential impact on the Medicare Advantage program and the overall cost of the legislation. Overall, the Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act aims to improve access to care for individuals with chronic conditions and reduce financial barriers to necessary treatments. It is currently being considered by Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
Congressional Summary of HR 4371
Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act
This bill requires health insurers to cover, without cost sharing, preventive items and services for certain chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and asthma.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4371
Bill HR 4371 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2021. Bill HR 4371 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2021. Bill HR 4371's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 7, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4371
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4371
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4371
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for additional preventive care for individuals with chronic conditions without the imposition of cost sharing requirement, and for other purposes.
Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act
Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4371
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