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Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023
1/4/2024, 10:30 AM
Summary of Bill S 3458
Bill 118 s 3458, also known as the Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of access to important medications for senior citizens in the United States. The bill was introduced in the Senate with the goal of ensuring that older Americans have the ability to obtain the medications they need to maintain their health and well-being.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a program to help seniors afford the cost of critical medications. This program would provide financial assistance to eligible individuals to help cover the cost of prescription drugs that are essential for their health. The bill also includes measures to increase transparency in drug pricing, with the goal of making medications more affordable for seniors.
Additionally, the Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023 includes provisions to improve access to information about medications for seniors. This includes requirements for drug manufacturers to provide clear and accurate information about the benefits and risks of their products, as well as measures to ensure that seniors have access to unbiased information about alternative treatment options. Overall, the bill aims to address the challenges that many seniors face in accessing the medications they need to stay healthy. By providing financial assistance, increasing transparency in drug pricing, and improving access to information, the Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that older Americans can obtain the medications they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a program to help seniors afford the cost of critical medications. This program would provide financial assistance to eligible individuals to help cover the cost of prescription drugs that are essential for their health. The bill also includes measures to increase transparency in drug pricing, with the goal of making medications more affordable for seniors.
Additionally, the Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023 includes provisions to improve access to information about medications for seniors. This includes requirements for drug manufacturers to provide clear and accurate information about the benefits and risks of their products, as well as measures to ensure that seniors have access to unbiased information about alternative treatment options. Overall, the bill aims to address the challenges that many seniors face in accessing the medications they need to stay healthy. By providing financial assistance, increasing transparency in drug pricing, and improving access to information, the Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that older Americans can obtain the medications they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
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Current Status of Bill S 3458
Bill S 3458 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2023. Bill S 3458 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 11, 2023. Bill S 3458's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 11, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3458
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3458
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3458
Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023
Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the application of the in-office ancillary services exception to the physician self-referral prohibition for drugs furnished under the Medicare program.
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