To provide Medicare beneficiaries with access to prescription drugs at Federal Supply Schedule prices.

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Bill Number

HR 5154

Introduced

Jul 17, 2002

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Drugs Health Medicare Prescription pricing Social Welfare

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Summary

Declares that any individual who is entitled to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance), or enrolled under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act shall be eligible to obtain prescription drugs at the prices specified in the Federal Supply Schedule.

Actions

Jul 29, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 17, 2002

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.
Jul 17, 2002

Introduced in House

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