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Affordability is Access Act of 2023
3/12/2024, 7:39 PM
Summary of Bill S 1698
Bill 118 s 1698, also known as the Affordability is Access Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of access to affordable healthcare in the United States. The bill was introduced in the Senate in the year 2023.
The main goal of the bill is to make healthcare more affordable for all Americans by implementing various measures. One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a new tax credit for individuals and families who purchase health insurance through the marketplace. This tax credit is designed to help lower-income individuals and families afford the cost of health insurance premiums.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income individuals and families. This expansion would help ensure that more Americans have access to essential healthcare services, regardless of their income level. Furthermore, the bill aims to address the rising costs of prescription drugs by implementing measures to increase transparency in drug pricing and promote competition among pharmaceutical companies. This is intended to help lower the cost of prescription medications for consumers. Overall, the Affordability is Access Act of 2023 seeks to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Americans by implementing a range of measures to address the various factors contributing to the high cost of healthcare in the United States.
The main goal of the bill is to make healthcare more affordable for all Americans by implementing various measures. One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a new tax credit for individuals and families who purchase health insurance through the marketplace. This tax credit is designed to help lower-income individuals and families afford the cost of health insurance premiums.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income individuals and families. This expansion would help ensure that more Americans have access to essential healthcare services, regardless of their income level. Furthermore, the bill aims to address the rising costs of prescription drugs by implementing measures to increase transparency in drug pricing and promote competition among pharmaceutical companies. This is intended to help lower the cost of prescription medications for consumers. Overall, the Affordability is Access Act of 2023 seeks to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Americans by implementing a range of measures to address the various factors contributing to the high cost of healthcare in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 1698
Bill S 1698 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill S 1698 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023. Bill S 1698's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1698
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
64Democrat Cosponsors
62Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1698
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1698
Affordability is Access Act of 2023
Affordability is Access Act of 2023
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
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