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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 675 (118th)passed

A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024

This resolution expresses support for April 2024 as National Minority Health Month.

Bill· HRH.R. 8207 (118th)referred

Choose Medicare Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024

Bill· SS. 4231 (118th)referred

Choose Medicare Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024

Report· HearingH.Hrg.118published

LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON H.R. 2687, TO AMEND THE ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO AGED, BLIND, OR DISABLED ALASKA NATIVES OR DESCENDANTS OF ALASKA NATIVES FROM BEING USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND H.R. 7516, TO AMEND THE INDIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT TO ADDRESS LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT OF CHARGES OR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVISION OF PURCHASED/REFERRED CARE SERVICES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, "PURCHASED AND REFERRED CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2024"

United States · United States House of Representatives · 30 April 2024

Bill· SS. 4204 (118th)referred

MVP Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8144 (118th)referred

Rural 340B Access Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 2024

Rural 340B Access Act of 2024 This bill makes rural emergency hospitals (REHs) eligible to purchase drugs from manufacturers at discounted prices by participating in the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA’s) 340B drug pricing program. HRSA’s 340B program requires drug manufacturers that participate in the Medicaid program to sell certain outpatient drugs at discounted prices to entities listed as eligible under current law. Additionally, in 2020, Congress established REHs as a new Medicare provider designation for hospitals in rural areas providing emergency department services, observation care, and other outpatient medical and health services for which the annual per patient average length of stay does not exceed 24 hours. The bill adds qualifying REHs to the list of entities that are eligible to participate in the 340B program. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8108 (118th)referred

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2024

This bill requires a state Medicaid program to consider active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are receiving home- and community-based services to be residents of that state even if they are temporarily relocated to another state. The requirement applies beginning in 2028.

Bill· HRH.R. 8112 (118th)referred

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2024

This bill requires state Medicaid programs to check, as part of the provider enrollment and reenrollment process, whether providers were terminated from participating in the Medicare program, any other state Medicaid program, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) using certain databases (e.g., the Data EXchange system). The bill requires states to continue to check these databases on at least a quarterly basis after providers are enrolled.

Bill· HRH.R. 8111 (118th)referred

Medicaid Program Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2024

Medicaid Program Improvement Act This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that state Medicaid programs have a process in place to obtain updated addresses for enrollees. It also requires contracted managed care plans to report addresses that have been directly verified by enrollees to states.

Bill· HRH.R. 8110 (118th)referred

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2024

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024 This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on September 30, 2027.

Bill· HRH.R. 8089 (118th)referred

Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2024

Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024 This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that state Medicaid programs check, as part of the provider enrollment and reenrollment process, whether providers are deceased through the Social Security Administration's Death Master File. The bill requires states to continue to check this database on at least a quarterly basis after providers are enrolled.

Bill· HRH.R. 8084 (118th)referred

LIVE Beneficiaries Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2024

Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act or the LIVE Beneficiaries Act This bill requires state Medicaid programs to check the Social Security Administration's Death Master File on a quarterly basis to determine whether Medicaid enrollees are deceased.

Bill· HRH.R. 8064 (118th)referred

HEAR Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Help Extend Auditory Relief Act of 2024 or the HEAR Act of 2024 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation services. Covered services include hearing aid assessments, fittings, and related instructional services.

Bill· HRH.R. 8065 (118th)referred

Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2024 This bill requires sellers of highly infectious agents to maintain a logbook of sales and requires a designated official to evaluate high-containment laboratories. Sellers of highly infectious agents must maintain an electronic list, or logbook, with specific information on each sale. Sales are prohibited unless the prospective purchaser provides identification and signs the logbook. A purchaser that falsifies a logbook may be subject to criminal penalties. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response must administer the logbook program and maintain a list of all highly infectious agents.  In addition, a federal official, designated by the National Security Advisor, must oversee a periodic strategic evaluation of high-containment laboratories in the United States. Each strategic evaluation must include an assessment and national standards, developed by the designated official, for the development and operation of high-containment laboratories. The designated official must maintain a team to serve as the federal government’s primary point of contact for state and local agencies on issues relating to laboratory biosafety and biosecurity. 

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