HR 8505 · 116th Congress · Health

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a one-year waiver of budget neutrality adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2020-10-02· Sponsored by Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Appropriations, 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.(2020-10-02)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill excludes certain adjustments to payments for physician services under Medicare from budget neutrality requirements in FY2021. The bill also rescinds $10 billion of unobligated funds from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.…

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Cosponsors (8)

4 Democrats4 Republicans