HR 4996 · 109th Congress · Health

Existing Drug Coverage Protection Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-16· Sponsored by Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]· House

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Latest: 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.(2006-03-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Existing Drug Coverage Protection Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to apply to State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, and the states offering such programs, the special rules for subsidy payments by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to sponsors of qualified retiree prescription drug plans for each qualified covered retiree.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]NY