| Bill | HR 1167 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 117 |
| Status | Archived — 117th Congress concluded |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021
This bill specifies that certain Medicaid enrollees automatically qualify for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill automatically qualifies individuals who were enrolled in Medicaid before they turned 65 (as part of Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and whose income is below 200% of the federal poverty line.
Bill Title
Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2021-02-18: 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.
- 2021-02-18: 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.
- 2021-02-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-02-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
- 2021-02-18: Introduced in House
- 2021-02-18: Introduced in House
- 2021-02-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.