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H.R. 4629

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Star Rating for Biosimilars Act
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Committee
Latest Action · October 18, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8232)
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
October 8, 2019
Cosponsors (1)
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Star Rating for Biosimilars Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish quality measures regarding biosimilar biological products under the five-star performance rating system for Medicare Advantage plans. The measures must assess the level of access that plans provide to covered biosimilars, including with respect to formularies, cost-sharing, and utilization management. The CMS must also incorporate such measures into similar rating systems for plans under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.

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