Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2026.

Hozzl · 2026-04-13T14:34:23Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8143 Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2026. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/13/2026, 2:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8143

This bill, designated as H.R. 8143 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act concerning prescription drug plans under Medicare Part D. The bill requires pharmacy drug plan sponsors using a formulary to include specific generic drugs and biosimilar biological products on that formulary.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8143

Bill HR 8143 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8143 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8143's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 27, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8143

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8143

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require PDP sponsors of a prescription drug plan under part D of the Medicare program that use a formulary to include certain generic drugs and biosimilar biological products on such formulary, and for other purposes.