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COVID-19 Treatments: No Cost for Seniors in Medicare

This bill aims to ensure that seniors covered by Medicare plans can access COVID-19 treatments without additional costs. This means they won't have to pay for these drugs or meet extra requirements, like prior authorizations, during the public health emergency.
Key points
COVID-19 drugs will be fully covered by Medicare plans (PDP and MA-PD) with no out-of-pocket costs for patients.
No prior authorizations or other access restrictions will be imposed on these drugs, except for safety limits.
These changes apply during the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Print number: 117_HR_975
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2021-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatments Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_975.

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 2021-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • COVID-19 drugs will be fully covered by Medicare plans (PDP and MA-PD) with no out-of-pocket costs for patients.
  • No prior authorizations or other access restrictions will be imposed on these drugs, except for safety limits.
  • These changes apply during the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
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. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6].

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 2025-12-28.

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