HR 2855 · 117th Congress · Health

Star Rating for Biosimilars Act

Introduced 2021-04-26· Sponsored by Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2021-04-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Star Rating for Biosimilars Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish quality measures regarding biosimilar biological products under the five-star performance rating system for Medicare Advantage plans. The measures must assess the level of access that plans provide to covered biosimilars, including with respect to formularies, cost-sharing, and utilization management. The CMS must also incorporate such measures into similar rating systems for plans under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican