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Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act
12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Summary of Bill S 3244
Bill 118 s 3244, also known as the Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide assistance to senior citizens in reducing their healthcare expenses.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a program that would help seniors navigate the complex healthcare system and find the most cost-effective options for their medical needs. This program would provide resources and support to help seniors understand their healthcare coverage, compare prices for medical services, and find ways to save money on prescription drugs.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency in healthcare pricing by requiring healthcare providers to disclose the cost of their services upfront. This would allow seniors to make more informed decisions about their healthcare and avoid unexpected expenses. Furthermore, the Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act includes measures to expand access to telehealth services for seniors, allowing them to receive medical care remotely and potentially save on transportation costs. Overall, this bill is designed to help seniors better manage their healthcare expenses and make informed decisions about their medical care. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a program that would help seniors navigate the complex healthcare system and find the most cost-effective options for their medical needs. This program would provide resources and support to help seniors understand their healthcare coverage, compare prices for medical services, and find ways to save money on prescription drugs.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency in healthcare pricing by requiring healthcare providers to disclose the cost of their services upfront. This would allow seniors to make more informed decisions about their healthcare and avoid unexpected expenses. Furthermore, the Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act includes measures to expand access to telehealth services for seniors, allowing them to receive medical care remotely and potentially save on transportation costs. Overall, this bill is designed to help seniors better manage their healthcare expenses and make informed decisions about their medical care. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.
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Current Status of Bill S 3244
Bill S 3244 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 7, 2023. Bill S 3244 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 7, 2023. Bill S 3244's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of November 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3244
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3244
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3244
Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act
Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act
A bill to amend the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 to extend funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs.
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