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Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019

Introduced: April 1, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 10, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 2, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2947)
Apr 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 1, 2019
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.
Apr 1, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicare-X Choice Act of 2019

This bill establishes and funds the Medicare Exchange health plan, which allows individuals who are not otherwise eligible for Medicare to enroll in a government-administered health insurance plan. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must offer such plan in certain individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2021 and offer it in all individual health insurance exchanges beginning plan year 2024. CMS must offer the plan in the small group market in all geographic areas for plan year 2025.

The plan must meet the same requirements, including essential health benefits, as existing health insurance exchange plans.

Unless they opt out, health care providers enrolled under Medicare or under a state Medicaid plan must participate in the plan and are reimbursed at Medicare rates.

The bill establishes a grants program for community organizations, educational institutions, and health agencies to create service partnerships and establish interactive data systems for health care providers.

Additionally, the bill expands the premium tax credit available for plans purchased through an exchange and eliminates the restriction on the Department of Health and Human Services negotiating prescription drug prices for Medicare. 

What's happening now December 10, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 17