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

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.