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H.R. 4954 (107th)

Medicare Modernization and Prescription Drug Act of 2002

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 June 2002

Last action

15 July 2002 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31], Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4]

Subjects

Healthcare, Taxation, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Medicare Modernization and Prescription Drug Act of 2002 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) under which each individual who is entitled to benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) or enrolled under Medicare part B (Supplemental Medical Insurance) is entitled to obtain qualified prescription drug coverage by electing to enroll: (1) in a plan that provides qualified prescription drug coverage under the Medicare+Choice program under SSA title XVIII part C (Medicare+Choice) (M+C); or (2) in a prescription drug plan (PDP) under part D if the individual is not enrolled in a M+C plan providing qualified prescription drug coverage. Outlines standard coverage benefit packages for FY 2005. Includes for the standard package an annual deductible of $250, and requires insurers under such package to cover 80 percent of enrollees drug costs from $251 to $1,000, then 50 percent of such costs between $1,001 and the initial coverage limit of $2,000. Requires enrollees to cover all costs between $2,001 and $4,500, and Medicare to cover the entire cost once the beneficiary has reached the $4,500 catastrophic limit. Prescribes a formula for adjustment of the deductible and thresholds for years after 2005. Establishes a competitive bidding process for negotiating the terms and conditions of PDP sponsors. Provides for full premium subsidy and reduction of cost-sharing for individuals with incomes below 150 percent of the Federal poverty level. Contains subsidy payments for qualifying entities to promote the participation of PDP sponsors. Amends SSA title XVIII part C to: (1) provide for the offering of qualified prescription drug coverage under M+C; and (2) create a competitive bidding program for M+C organizations. Sets out a new Medicare prescription drug discount card endorsement program under Medicare. Makes a number of other changes with regard to Medicare: (1) part A concerning rural health care, inpatient hospital services, skilled nursing facility services, and hospices; (2) part B concerning physicians services and other services; and (3) part A and B concerning home health services, direct graduate medical education, and other provisions. Amends SSA title XVIII part E (Miscellaneous) (previously part D) to include a number of regulatory, contracting, and administrative changes. Establishes the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicaid. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add requirements for interstate Internet sellers of prescription drugs. Establishes within the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health the Office of Rare Diseases. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make specified health-care related tax changes.

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Timeline

  1. 18 June 2002

    Introduced

    Referred, pursuant to the order of the House of June 17, 2002, jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 June 2002

    Introduced

    Referred, pursuant to the order of the House of June 17, 2002, jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 June 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 June 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 June 2002

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 June 2002

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 June 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-539, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 June 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-539, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 June 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  10. 27 June 2002

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4954 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 June 2002

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 465. (consideration: CR H4182-4320)

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 June 2002

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 465 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 27 June 2002

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 465 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4954 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  14. 28 June 2002

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 208 (Roll no. 282). (text: CR H4182-4269)

    Source: Floor

  15. 28 June 2002

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 28 June 2002

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 221 - 208 (Roll no. 282).(text: CR H4182-4269)

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 June 2002

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 223 (Roll no. 281).

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 June 2002

    Floor

    Mr. Gephardt moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H4297-4320; text: CR H4297-4318)

    Source: Floor

  19. 8 July 2002

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 10 July 2002

    Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  21. 15 July 2002

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.

    Source: Calendars

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