To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require reporting on enforcement and oversight of pharmacy access requirements under Medicare part D.
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Latest Action · September 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
This bill requires the federal government to publish reports every two years on how it enforces pharmacy access requirements for Medicare Part D drug plans. Currently, Medicare Part D plans must meet certain standards to ensure beneficiaries have adequate access to pharmacies, but there is no requirement for the government to publicly report on whether these standards are being enforced. The legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to start publishing these enforcement reports within two years of the bill's enactment and continue every two years thereafter. The reports will cover enforcement actions and oversight activities but will protect privacy by excluding identifiable personal information and trade secrets. This bill affects Medicare beneficiaries, insurance companies offering Part D plans, and pharmacies participating in these plans by increasing transparency around pharmacy access oversight.
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