To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Medicare Advantage plans and part D prescription drug plans to include information on the risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid treatments used to treat pain, and on the safe disposal of prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
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May 11, 2018
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Passed House (Senate next) on Jun 19, 2018
This bill passed in the House on June 19, 2018 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
- Prognosis:
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30% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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May 11, 2018
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Introduced
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May 16, 2018
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Ordered Reported
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Jun 19, 2018
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Jun 19, 2018
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Reported by House Committee on Ways and Means
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Passed Senate
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Signed by the President
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H.R. 5775 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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