H.R. 4597 · 116th Congress
ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Scott Peters
- Introduced
- 2019-10-01
- Latest action
- 2019-10-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Acting to Cancel Copays and Ensure Substantial Savings for Biosimilars Act of 2019 or the ACCESS for Biosimilars Act of 2019
This bill eliminates cost-sharing for biosimilar biological products for certain qualifying beneficiaries under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill eliminates cost-sharing for beneficiaries whose coverage under private health insurance, a federal program (other than Medicare), a Medicare supplemental policy, or Medicare Advantage does not already do so. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a process for determining a beneficiary's eligibility and notifying Medicare Advantage organizations of such determinations.