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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for medicare beneficiaries.

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7718

Bill 118 hr 7718, also known as the Pharmacy Access and Choice Enhancement Act, aims to make changes to title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to a wide range of pharmacies and can choose the pharmacy that best meets their needs.

The bill seeks to address concerns about limited pharmacy options for Medicare beneficiaries by requiring that Medicare Part D plans include a minimum number of pharmacies in their network. This would help to ensure that beneficiaries have access to a pharmacy that is convenient for them and offers the services they need.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect beneficiaries' choice of pharmacy by prohibiting Part D plans from restricting beneficiaries' ability to choose any pharmacy that is willing to accept the plan's terms and conditions. This would help to prevent beneficiaries from being forced to switch pharmacies or travel long distances to access their medications. Overall, the Pharmacy Access and Choice Enhancement Act aims to improve access to pharmacies for Medicare beneficiaries and ensure that they have the freedom to choose the pharmacy that best meets their needs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7718

Bill HR 7718 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2024. Bill HR 7718 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2024.  Bill HR 7718's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7718

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7718

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7718

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for medicare beneficiaries.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for medicare beneficiaries.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7718

Ruben Gallego
Ruben Gallego
ArizonaDemocrat

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