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H.R. 4597

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ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019
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Committee
Latest Action · October 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
October 1, 2019
Cosponsors (2)
1D 1R
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Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars Act of 2019 or the ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019 This bill eliminates cost-sharing for biosimilar biological products for certain qualifying beneficiaries under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill eliminates cost-sharing for beneficiaries whose coverage under private health insurance, a federal program (other than Medicare), a Medicare supplemental policy, or Medicare Advantage does not already do so. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a process for determining a beneficiary's eligibility and notifying Medicare Advantage organizations of such determinations.

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