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Medicare Vaccine Access: Senior Transportation Coverage

This act aims to provide temporary coverage for transportation services under the Medicare program for certain seniors, facilitating their access to COVID-19 vaccination appointments and other healthcare visits. It is designed to assist individuals who lack readily available transportation and are not fully covered by Medicaid.
Key points
Medicare will temporarily cover transportation costs for COVID-19 vaccinations and medical appointments for eligible seniors.
The program targets individuals without readily available transportation who are not full Medicaid beneficiaries.
The goal is to increase access to vaccines and healthcare, potentially reducing costly inpatient treatments.
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Print number: 117_HR_2080
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Process start date: 2021-03-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAVE Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2080.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will temporarily cover transportation costs for COVID-19 vaccinations and medical appointments for eligible seniors.
  • The program targets individuals without readily available transportation who are not full Medicaid beneficiaries.
  • The goal is to increase access to vaccines and healthcare, potentially reducing costly inpatient treatments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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