Seniors Securing Access to Vital and Essential Prescription Drugs Act
This bill amends Medicare Part D rules to help seniors qualify for prescription drug subsidies. It specifically excludes certain retirement account withdrawals (like 401(k) or IRA distributions) from being counted as income when determining eligibility for these subsidies. The change applies to most retirement plans, excluding defined benefit pensions (like traditional employer pensions) and certain trusts. The policy takes effect for Medicare plan years starting January 1, 2025.
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in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2023
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Apr 26, 2023
Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Apr 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Apr 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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