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Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021
Introduced: March 17, 2021
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 15, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 17, 2021
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.
Mar 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021
This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to recommended vaccines without cost-sharing.
What's happening now
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committees of jurisdiction
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