H.R. 4297 · 115th Congress
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Larry Bucshon
- Introduced
- 2017-11-08
- Latest action
- 2017-11-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017
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 the shingles vaccine.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding: (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to the shingles vaccine without cost-sharing.