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Easier Access to Medications and Infusion Pumps for Seniors

This act simplifies seniors' access to certain prescription drugs delivered to their homes or picked up at the doctor's office. It also introduces Medicare coverage for external infusion pumps and home infusion drugs, potentially improving the quality of life for individuals requiring ongoing home treatment.
Key points
Allows seniors to pick up prescription drugs at the doctor's office or have them delivered home, provided they had a recent face-to-face encounter with the prescriber.
Expands Medicare benefits to cover external infusion pumps and non-self-administrable home infusion drugs when administered by qualified healthcare professionals.
Increases the Medicare Improvement Fund by $114 million.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5526
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Process start date: 2023-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5526.

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 2023-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows seniors to pick up prescription drugs at the doctor's office or have them delivered home, provided they had a recent face-to-face encounter with the prescriber.
  • Expands Medicare benefits to cover external infusion pumps and non-self-administrable home infusion drugs when administered by qualified healthcare professionals.
  • Increases the Medicare Improvement Fund by $114 million.
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. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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