To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, at the option of a State, drug manufacturers to p...
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HR 989 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, at the option of a State, drug manufacturers to pay rebates to State prescription drug discount programs as a condition of participation in a rebate agreement for outpatient prescription drugs under the Medicaid program.
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Summary
Voluntary State Discount Prescription Drug Plan Act of 2011 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state prescription drug discount programs as a condition of participating in a Medicaid rebate agreement for outpatient prescription drugs, but only if the state has elected to establish an optional state prescription drug discount program.
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Read HR 989 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E441-442)
Sponsors
- Chris Van Hollen · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 989 do?
- Voluntary State Discount Prescription Drug Plan Act of 2011 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state prescription drug discount programs as a condition of participating in a Medicaid rebate agreement for outpatient prescription drugs, but only if the state has elected to establish an optional state prescription drug discount program.
- Who sponsors HR 989?
- HR 989 is sponsored by Chris Van Hollen (D).
- What is the current status of HR 989?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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