COVER Now Act

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to Implementation of ACA; Issues related to Short-Term Limited Duration Plans; Issues related to Healthy Future Taskforce, House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill;; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581HAPI Act; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.5030 DIVERSE Trials Act; S.2706 DIVERSE Trials Act; H.R.6302 Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act; S.J.Res.29 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard"; S.Res.462 A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer;; H.R.2909 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and to inflation adjust the limits for qualified charitable distributions.; H.R.2954 Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021; H.R. 7055 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes; H.R. 7845 NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581 HAPI Act; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021;; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act; S.4348 -FDASLA Act of 2022; H.R.7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, S.4535 -A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes; H.R. 7845 NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act of 2022

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget;H.R.4502 House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S.3062 Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581 HAPI Act; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; H.R.2471 FY22 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R.6617 Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act;

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to Implementation of ACA; Issues related to Short-Term Limited Duration Plans; Issues related to Healthy Future TaskforceH.R.4502 House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S.3062 Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill;; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581HAPI Act; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.5030 DIVERSE Trials Act; S.2706 DIVERSE Trials Act; H.R.6302 Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act; S.J.Res.29 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard"; S.Res.462 A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer; H.R.2471 FY22 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R.2909 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and to inflation adjust the limits for qualified charitable distributions.; H.R.2954 Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021; H.R.6617 Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act; H.R. 7055 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; S. 3332 Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act;

HR 3961- to allow local officials to apply for Medicaid for their local jurisdictions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $6,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; H.R.4502 House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S.3062 Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581 HAPI Act; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; H.R.4502 House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S.3062 Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581HAPI Act; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; Health Equity and Accountability Act; H.R.5030 DIVERSE Trials Act; S.2706 DIVERSE Trials Act; H.R.6302 Protecting the Health of Americas Older Adults Act; S.J.Res.29 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard"; S.Res.462 A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer

H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] - Medicare and Medicaid reforms H.R. 56 - Patient Access to Medical Foods Act - Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] - coverage of medical foods H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] - CHIP extension H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] - Medicare Sequester H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] - Medicaid expansion H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] - Medicare dental coverage H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] - HCBS H.R. 599 - Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries with Pre-Existing Conditions Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] - pre-existing conditions H.R. 722 - Ensuring Vaccination and Treatment Affordability Act - Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] - cost-sharing for COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony [D-CA-29] - Medicaid & COVID-19 H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - Medicaid coverage H.R. 975 - Ensuring Seniors Access to COVID Treatments Act - Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] - coverage of COVID-19 drugs H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19] - Medicare-X H.R. 1495 - Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act - Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] - Medicaid coverage for SUD H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] - HCBS and spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] - Medicaid for territories H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] - CHIP extension H.R. 1795 - Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] - coverage for foster youth H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] - Money Follows the Person extension H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] - Medicare Advantage benchmark rates H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] - Medicare for All H.R. 1978 - Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 - Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] - cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D H.R. 1999 - Protect Seniors and Cut Waste Act - Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] - sequester for Pay-As-You-Go H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] - Medicare coverage of telehealth H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] - FMAP for territories H.R. 2297 - MIND Act - Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] - Medicaid payment for services provided in institutions for mental diseases H.R. 2464 - More Help for Seniors Act of 2021 - Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] - Medicare prescription drug benefit H.R. 2881 - Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2021 - Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] - Medicare public insurance H.R. 3108 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021 - Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] - coverage of medical foods H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] - prior authorization H.R. 3447 - Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act - Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 3450 - Medicaid Bump Act - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - Medicaid funding and behavioral health H.R. 3894 - CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2021- Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] - Medicaid and SDOH H.R. 3961 - COVER Now Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Medicaid expansion H.R. 4040 Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large] - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 4043 - Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] - Medicare coverage of breakthrough devices H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4158 - Insulin Access for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] - cost sharing for insulin H.R. 4187 - Medicare Vision Act of 2021 - Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA - Medicare vision coverage H.R. 4263 - Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] - out-of-network services H.R. 4311 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Medicare dental, vision, and hearing benefits H.R. 4406 - Supporting Medicaid in the U.S. Territories Act of 2021 - Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] - Medicaid support in U.S. territories H.R. 4439 - Medicaid Dental Benefit Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] - Medicaid dental benefit H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Medicare supplemental health insurance policies H.R. 4650 - Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021 - Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] - Medicare dental benefit H.R. 4941 - PACE Part D Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] - prescription drug plans in the Medicare-only PACE program H.R. 4942 - BETTER Kidney Care Act - Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] - demonstration program for Medicare enrollees with ESRD H.R. 4974 - State Public Option Act - Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] - Medicaid public option H.R. 5099 - Lowering Medicare Premiums and Prescription Drug Costs Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] - Medicare cost-sharing benefits H.R. 5110 - Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2021 - Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] - Medicare dental benefits H.R. 5165 - Improving Medicare Coverage Act - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] - Medicare eligibility age H.R. 5414 - Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] - Medicaid coverage for children in foster care H.R. 5425 - Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act - Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] - Medicare telehealth services H.R. 5576 - Fair Drug Prices for Kids Act - Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] - Medicaid Drug Rebate Program under CHIP H.R. 5632 - Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021 - Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5] - Medicare long term care pharmacy H.R. 5674 - Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare H.R. 6101 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2021 - Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] - drug pricing in Medicaid S. 97 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] - Medicare dental coverage S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] - Medicaid telehealth coverage S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] - HCBS S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] - Medicaid & COVID-19 S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] - telehealth - Medicare telehealth coverage S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] - Medicare-X S. 448 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] - CHIP S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] - Medicare sequestration S. 1180 - Choose Medicare Act - Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] - Medicare public insurance S. 1536 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021 - Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] - coverage of medical foods S. 1727 - Medicaid Bump Act - Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] - Medicaid funding and behavioral health S. 1844 - Lowering Medicare Premiums and Prescription Drug Costs Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] - Medicare premiums and drug costs S. 2111 - Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - Medicare coverage of telehealth S. 2112 - EASE Behavioral Health Services Act - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - telehealth S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] - Medicare and Medicaid reforms S. 2197 - Rural and Frontier Telehealth Expansion Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] - FMAP & telehealth S. 2210 - Better Care Better Jobs Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] - HCBS S. 2236 - Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act - Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] - Medicare buy-in S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael [D-GA] - Medicaid expansion S. 2618 - Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Bob [D-PA] - Medicaid dental, vision, and hearing benefits S. 2639 - State Public Option Act - Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] - Medicaid public option S. 2689 - Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] - Medicaid-eligibility for children in foster care S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] - prior authorization under MA S. 3061 - Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2021 - Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] - inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare S. 3193 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] - Medicare telehealth service providers S. 3332 - Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act - Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] - Medicaid program promotion Regulatory Issues: Ongoing implementation issues for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D prescription drug programs, including risk adjustment methodology, network adequacy and provider directories, encounter data and other data-related issues, and risk adjustment data validation (RADV) audit issues including proposed RADV regulation for MA; bidding and payment issues (including MA rate assumptions, MA coding intensity, MA Secondary Payer issues, Part D reinsurance, Part D low income subsidies, Part D direct and indirect remuneration (DIR), and audits); calendar year 2022 policy and technical regulation for MA and Part D; Part D reform, out of pocket limits; issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2022 Rate Notice; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to expanded Medicare fee for service benefits (dental, hearing and vision); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; Executive Orders relating to international pricing, Part D rebates, insulin costs, and importation; issues related to MLTSS; issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing and vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to audio-only telehealth; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, educational opportunities, and MA supplemental benefits; issues related to Medicaid presumptive eligibility and continuous eligibility; issues relating to Medicaid best price; in-home health risk assessments; Medicare Medical Loss Ratio issues; issues related to changes to prior authorization regulations, electronic documentation, and related issues; issues relating to sequestration under the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs; implications of physician fee schedule on MA; application process, audits to evaluate compliance with MA and Part D program rules, benefit design rules, enrollment rules, requirements for notice and denial forms, marketing materials review and approval, marketing activities, including conduct and compensation of brokers and agents and plan sponsor marketing staff; measurement and oversight of plan performance including Special Needs Plans (SNPs); quality measures, grievance and appeals processes, fraud and abuse compliance including training; contracting issues for Dual Eligible SNPs; Federal preemption of State authority under MA and Part D programs, Part D prescription drug event data reporting, Part D formulary rules, Part D pharmacy access standards, Part D coverage gap discount program, including employer group waiver plan (EGWP) issues, and other operational issues; issues raised by Part D coverage of new specialty drugs, the Part D non-interference policy and related issues (e.g., preferred pharmacy and any willing pharmacy requirements, standards for network pharmacy reimbursement, and policies regarding sponsor negotiation of pharmacy price concessions); issues related to the international price index; issues related to child and maternal health; issues related to Medicaid supplemental and disproportionate share hospital (DSH) funding; issues related to Medicaid funding for territories; issues related to medical management; issues relating to MA supplemental benefits; Medication Therapy Management Program requirements and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Demonstration; MA EGWP issues; CMMI's value based payment models; Part D requirements for offering basic and enhanced alternative plans; MA and Part D systems issues affecting enrollment and disenrollment processing and payment and other operational issues; issues relating to MA and Part D Star Rating system including measures, the methodology for calculating ratings, and the role of the ratings for payment purposes; functionality of the Medicare Personal Plan Finder and Drug Plan Finder; National Medicare Education Program; Medicare demonstration program on performance-based payments for physician groups; physician quality reporting initiative; issues relating to Medicare coverage policy and national coverage decisions; issues relating to MACRA, including implications for MA and Part D plans; Medicare/Medicaid integration for dual eligibles, including implementation of the Capitated Financial Alignment Demonstration and related issues (e.g., quality ratings); Medicaid managed care regulations and policies, including CMS's substantial revisions to the managed care regulations, mental health parity rules, the Medicaid managed care actuarial soundness standard, quality oversight, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), grievance and appeals processes, fraud and abuse compliance, beneficiary information requirements, treatment of Medicaid health plan member hospital days in the upper payment limit calculation; policies affecting State Medicaid funding, including block grants, the calculation of the federal medical assistance (federal matching) percentage (FMAP), and intergovernmental transfers (IGTs); coordination of benefits with state Medicaid programs; Medicaid prescription drug cost issues affecting Medicaid health plans including issues raised by Medicaid coverage of new specialty drugs; health plan-related Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) issues, including eligibility and outreach issues and CHIP reauthorization; implementation of Medicaid changes made in Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including Medicaid managed care organization provider tax issues; standards for electronic prescribing; implementation of Medicaid changes of interest to Medicaid health plans made in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including Medicaid expansion, the managed care organization (MCO) prescription drug rebate provisions, minimum payments to primary care providers (PCPs), interactions between the Medicaid program and health insurance exchanges, and Medicaid and CHIP maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements; implications of the health insurer fee for Medicaid health plans; issues related to Medicaid Managed long-term care including home and community-based waiver services (HCBS); expanding the availability of Medicare Advantage and Medicaid health plan telemedicine programs; implications of the new non-discrimination rules for health plans participating in public programs; issues related to Medigap coverage; issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); cybersecurity; provider directories; value-based insurance design models; Part D prescriber enrollment requirements; Part D recovery audit contractor programs; issues relating to enrollment of beneficiaries with ESRD into MA plans; issues related to health homes for children with medically complex conditions; socioeconomic status impacts on star ratings related to MA and Part D programs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

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H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] - Medicare and Medicaid reforms H.R. 56 - Patient Access to Medical Foods Act - Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] - coverage of medical foods H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] - CHIP extension H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] - Medicare Sequester H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] - Medicaid expansion H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] - Medicare dental coverage H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] - HCBS H.R. 599 - Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries with Pre-Existing Conditions Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] - pre-existing conditions H.R. 722 - Ensuring Vaccination and Treatment Affordability Act - Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] - cost-sharing for COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony [D-CA-29] - Medicaid & COVID-19 H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - Medicaid coverage H.R. 975 - Ensuring Seniors Access to COVID Treatments Act - Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] - coverage of COVID-19 drugs H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19] - Medicare-X H.R. 1495 - Jim Ramstad Legacy of Recovery Act - Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] - Medicaid coverage for SUD H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] - HCBS and spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] - Medicaid for territories H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] - CHIP extension H.R. 1795 - Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] - coverage for foster youth H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] - Money Follows the Person extension H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] - Medicare Advantage benchmark rates H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] - Medicare for All H.R. 1978 - Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 - Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] - cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D H.R. 1999 - Protect Seniors and Cut Waste Act - Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] - sequester for Pay-As-You-Go H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] - Medicare coverage of telehealth H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] - FMAP for territories H.R. 2297 - MIND Act - Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] - Medicaid payment for services provided in institutions for mental diseases H.R. 2464 - More Help for Seniors Act of 2021 - Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] - Medicare prescription drug benefit H.R. 2881 - Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2021 - Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] - Medicare public insurance H.R. 3108 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021 - Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] - coverage of medical foods H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] - prior authorization H.R. 3447 - Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act - Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 3450 - Medicaid Bump Act - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - Medicaid funding and behavioral health H.R. 3894 - CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2021- Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] - Medicaid and SDOH H.R. 3961 - COVER Now Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Medicaid expansion H.R. 4040 Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large] - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 4043 - Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] - Medicare coverage of breakthrough devices H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4158 - Insulin Access for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] - cost sharing for insulin H.R. 4187 - Medicare Vision Act of 2021 - Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA - Medicare vision coverage H.R. 4263 - Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] - out-of-network services H.R. 4311 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Medicare dental, vision, and hearing benefits H.R. 4406 - Supporting Medicaid in the U.S. Territories Act of 2021 - Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] - Medicaid support in U.S. territories H.R. 4439 - Medicaid Dental Benefit Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] - Medicaid dental benefit H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Medicare supplemental health insurance policies H.R. 4650 - Medicare Dental Coverage Act of 2021 - Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] - Medicare dental benefit H.R. 4941 - PACE Part D Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] - prescription drug plans in the Medicare-only PACE program H.R. 4942 - BETTER Kidney Care Act - Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] - demonstration program for Medicare enrollees with ESRD H.R. 4974 - State Public Option Act - Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] - Medicaid public option H.R. 5099 - Lowering Medicare Premiums and Prescription Drug Costs Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] - Medicare cost-sharing benefits H.R. 5110 - Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2021 - Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] - Medicare dental benefits H.R. 5165 - Improving Medicare Coverage Act - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] - Medicare eligibility age H.R. 5414 - Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] - Medicaid coverage for children in foster care H.R. 5425 - Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act - Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] - Medicare telehealth services S. 97 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] - Medicare dental coverage S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] - Medicaid telehealth coverage S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] - HCBS S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] - Medicaid & COVID-19 S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] - telehealth - Medicare telehealth coverage S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] - Medicare-X S. 448 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] - CHIP S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] - Medicare sequestration S. 1180 - Choose Medicare Act - Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] - Medicare public insurance S. 1536 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021 - Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] - coverage of medical foods S. 1727 - Medicaid Bump Act - Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] - Medicaid funding and behavioral health S. 1844 - Lowering Medicare Premiums and Prescription Drug Costs Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] - Medicare premiums and drug costs S. 2111 - Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - Medicare coverage of telehealth S. 2112 - EASE Behavioral Health Services Act - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - telehealth S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] - Medicare and Medicaid reforms S. 2197 - Rural and Frontier Telehealth Expansion Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] - FMAP & telehealth S. 2210 - Better Care Better Jobs Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] - HCBS S. 2236 - Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act - Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] - Medicare buy-in S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael [D-GA] - Medicaid expansion S. 2618 - Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Bob [D-PA] - Medicaid dental, vision, and hearing benefits S. 2639 - State Public Option Act - Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] - Medicaid public option S. 2689 - Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] - Medicaid-eligibility for children in foster care Regulatory Issues: Ongoing implementation issues for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D prescription drug programs, including risk adjustment methodology, network adequacy and provider directories, encounter data and other data-related issues, and risk adjustment data validation (RADV) audit issues including proposed RADV regulation for MA; bidding and payment issues (including MA rate assumptions, MA coding intensity, MA Secondary Payer issues, Part D reinsurance, Part D low income subsidies, Part D direct and indirect remuneration (DIR), and audits); calendar year 2022 policy and technical regulation for MA and Part D; Part D reform, out of pocket limits; issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2022 Rate Notice; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to expanded Medicare fee for service benefits (dental, hearing and vision); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; Executive Orders relating to international pricing, Part D rebates, insulin costs, and importation; issues related to MLTSS; issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing and vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to audio-only telehealth; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, educational opportunities, and MA supplemental benefits; issues related to Medicaid presumptive eligibility and continuous eligibility; issues relating to Medicaid best price; in-home health risk assessments; Medicare Medical Loss Ratio issues; issues related to changes to prior authorization regulations, electronic documentation, and related issues; issues relating to sequestration under the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs; implications of physician fee schedule on MA; application process, audits to evaluate compliance with MA and Part D program rules, benefit design rules, enrollment rules, requirements for notice and denial forms, marketing materials review and approval, marketing activities, including conduct and compensation of brokers and agents and plan sponsor marketing staff; measurement and oversight of plan performance including Special Needs Plans (SNPs); quality measures, grievance and appeals processes, fraud and abuse compliance including training; contracting issues for Dual Eligible SNPs; Federal preemption of State authority under MA and Part D programs, Part D prescription drug event data reporting, Part D formulary rules, Part D pharmacy access standards, Part D coverage gap discount program, including employer group waiver plan (EGWP) issues, and other operational issues; issues raised by Part D coverage of new specialty drugs, the Part D non-interference policy and related issues (e.g., preferred pharmacy and any willing pharmacy requirements, standards for network pharmacy reimbursement, and policies regarding sponsor negotiation of pharmacy price concessions); issues related to the international price index; issues related to child and maternal health; issues related to Medicaid supplemental and disproportionate share hospital (DSH) funding; issues related to Medicaid funding for territories; issues related to medical management; issues relating to MA supplemental benefits; Medication Therapy Management Program requirements and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Demonstration; MA EGWP issues; CMMI's value based payment models; Part D requirements for offering basic and enhanced alternative plans; MA and Part D systems issues affecting enrollment and disenrollment processing and payment and other operational issues; issues relating to MA and Part D Star Rating system including measures, the methodology for calculating ratings, and the role of the ratings for payment purposes; functionality of the Medicare Personal Plan Finder and Drug Plan Finder; National Medicare Education Program; Medicare demonstration program on performance-based payments for physician groups; physician quality reporting initiative; issues relating to Medicare coverage policy and national coverage decisions; issues relating to MACRA, including implications for MA and Part D plans; Medicare/Medicaid integration for dual eligibles, including implementation of the Capitated Financial Alignment Demonstration and related issues (e.g., quality ratings); Medicaid managed care regulations and policies, including CMS's substantial revisions to the managed care regulations, mental health parity rules, the Medicaid managed care actuarial soundness standard, quality oversight, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), grievance and appeals processes, fraud and abuse compliance, beneficiary information requirements, treatment of Medicaid health plan member hospital days in the upper payment limit calculation; policies affecting State Medicaid funding, including block grants, the calculation of the federal medical assistance (federal matching) percentage (FMAP), and intergovernmental transfers (IGTs); coordination of benefits with state Medicaid programs; Medicaid prescription drug cost issues affecting Medicaid health plans including issues raised by Medicaid coverage of new specialty drugs; health plan-related Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) issues, including eligibility and outreach issues and CHIP reauthorization; implementation of Medicaid changes made in Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including Medicaid managed care organization provider tax issues; standards for electronic prescribing; implementation of Medicaid changes of interest to Medicaid health plans made in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including Medicaid expansion, the managed care organization (MCO) prescription drug rebate provisions, minimum payments to primary care providers (PCPs), interactions between the Medicaid program and health insurance exchanges, and Medicaid and CHIP maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements; implications of the health insurer fee for Medicaid health plans; issues related to Medicaid Managed long-term care including home and community-based waiver services (HCBS); expanding the availability of Medicare Advantage and Medicaid health plan telemedicine programs; implications of the new non-discrimination rules for health plans participating in public programs; issues related to Medigap coverage; issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); cybersecurity; provider directories; value-based insurance design models; Part D prescriber enrollment requirements; Part D recovery audit contractor programs; issues relating to enrollment of beneficiaries with ESRD into MA plans; issues related to health homes for children with medically complex conditions; socioeconomic status impacts on star ratings related to MA and Part D programs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation. *Add MACPAC to Agency List.

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; H.R.4502 House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581 HAPI Act; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma,; COPD,; influenza,; lung cancer,; pneumonia,; pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues relating to the Presidents FY23 budget; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; H.R.4502 House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581HAPI Act; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; S.2622 Quit Because of COIVD-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R.5376 Build Back Better Act; S.2315 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; H.R.4595 Medicaid Saves Lives Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; H.R.5227 LIFT the BAR Act of 2021; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act

HR 3961- to allow local officials to apply for Medicaid for their local jurisdictions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Economic Development Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

HR 2163 & S 464 Safe Step Act S 942 S 467 Suicide Risk Identification HR 1001 - Mental Health Block Grant Set Aside HR 721 - Mental Health in Schools HR 2981 - Lifeline Improvement Act HR 1324 - Suicide Screening in Emergency Rooms HR 3961 - COVER Now Act

Client expense: $11,060 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 2163 & S 464 Safe Step Act S 942 S 467 Suicide Risk Identification HR 1001 - Mental Health Block Grant Set Aside HR 721 - Mental Health in Schools HR 2981 - Lifeline Improvement Act HR 1324 - Suicide Screening in Emergency Rooms HR 3961 - COVER Now Act

Client expense: $11,060 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related asthma; COPD; influenza; lung cancer; pneumonia; pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.2140 To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.571 Public Health Funding Prevents Pandemics Act; S.961 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; S.962 A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581HAPI Act; H.R.379 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; H.R.526 Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021; H.R.1872 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities, and for other purposes; H.R.1874 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for additional requirements with respect to the navigator program, and for other purposes; H.R.1875 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the short-term limited duration insurance exemption with respect to individual health insurance coverage; H.R.1878 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a health insurance affordability fund, and for other purposes; H.R.1888 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for Indian health care providers, and for other purposes; H.R.1890 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require Exchanges to establish network adequacy standards for qualified health plans and amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in premium rates; S.104 Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021; S.779 Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021; S.942 A bill to provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect; H.R.1790 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining maximum out-of-pocket limits and annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility; H.R.550 Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021; H.R.736 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 202; H.R.791 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.1268 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021; S.167 Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act of 2021; S.236 Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act; H.R.173 COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021;; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; H.R.3904 Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; S.1314 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.2786 Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021; H.R.1800 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; S.699 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.3749 Katherines Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; S.1424 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2021; H.R.3883 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; S.2043 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; No Surprises Act

Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants; Issues related to the SUNSET Rule; Issues related to infrastructure; House Labor HHS Appropriations bill; Senate Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R.3173 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; H.R.66 CARING for Kids Act; H.R.1390 CHIPPER Act; H.R.1583 To fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States health care system; H.R.1738 To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; H.R.1791 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; S.245 SAME Act of 2021; S.1114 A bill to increase vaccination rates among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and for other purposes; H.R.2347 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes; S.1117 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of approved vaccines for pregnant women; S.368 Telehealth Modernization Act; H.R.2125 To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes; H.R.1978 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes; H.R.2170 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid; S.581 HAPI Act; H.R.1946 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; H.R.107 Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021; H.R.2170 HAPI Act; H.R.3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act; H.R.1738 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act; S.646 Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021; S.1114 Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act; S.1873 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021; H.R.2125 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act; H.R.1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021; S.1117 Maternal Immunization Coverage Act; H.R.3149 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.3961 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; S.1660 HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021; H.R.2903 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.1512 CONNECT for Health Act of 2021; S.912 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021; H.R.1946 Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021

H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] - Medicare and Medicaid reforms H.R. 56 - Patient Access to Medical Foods Act - Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] - coverage of medical foods H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] - CHIP extension H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] - Medicare Sequester H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] - Medicaid expansion H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] - Medicare dental coverage H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] - HCBS H.R. 599 - Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries with Pre-Existing Conditions Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] - pre-existing conditions H.R. 722 - Ensuring Vaccination and Treatment Affordability Act - Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] - cost-sharing for COVID-19 vaccines H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony [D-CA-29] - Medicaid & COVID-19 H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - Medicaid coverage H.R. 975 - Ensuring Seniors Access to COVID Treatments Act - Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] - coverage of COVID-19 drugs H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] - Medicare prescription drug benefit H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19] - Medicare-X H.R. 1495 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services for the treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders furnished to certain individuals in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes - Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] - Medicaid coverage for SUD H.R. 1717 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the protections under Medicaid for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment - Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] - HCBS and spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to stabilize the Medicaid program in Puerto Rico - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] - Medicaid for territories H.R. 1791 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] - CHIP extension H.R. 1795 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth - Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] - coverage for foster youth H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] - Money Follows the Person extension H.R. 1969 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to address disparity in Medicare Advantage benchmark rates for regions with low Medicare fee-for-service penetration - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] - Medicare Advantage benchmark rates H.R. 1976 - To establish an improved Medicare for All national health insurance program - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] - Medicare for All H.R. 1978 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes - Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] - cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D H.R. 1999 - To delay and offset the sequester under the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 as a result of the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and for other purpose - Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] - sequester for Pay-As-You-Go H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] - Medicare coverage of telehealth H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] - FMAP for territories H.R. 2297 - MIND Act - Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] - Medicaid payment for services provided in institutions for mental diseases H.R. 2464 - More Help for Seniors Act of 2021 - Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] - Medicare prescription drug benefit H.R. 2881 - Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2021 - Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] - Medicare public insurance H.R. 3108 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021 - Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] - coverage of medical foods H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] - prior authorization H.R. 3447 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand accessibility to certain telehealth services under the Medicare program - Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 3450 - Medicaid Bump Act - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] - Medicaid funding and behavioral health H.R. 3894 - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue and disseminate guidance to States to clarify strategies to address social determinants of health under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] - Medicaid and SDOH H.R. 3961 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35] - Medicaid expansion H.R. 4040 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program - Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large] - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 4043 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices under the Medicare program - Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] - Medicare coverage of breakthrough devices H.R. 4074 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4158 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate cost sharing with respect to coverage of insulin as a covered part D drug under the Medicare program or as a covered outpatient drug under the Medicaid program - Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] - cost sharing for insulin H.R. 4187 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program - Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA] - Medicare vision coverage H.R. 4263 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exception to the definition of an off-campus outpatient department of a provider under the Medicare program for certain departments of a provider if such provider was forced to relocate its campus - Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] - out-of-network services S. 97 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] - Medicare dental coverage S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] - Medicaid telehealth coverage S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] - HCBS S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] - Medicaid & COVID-19 S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] - telehealth - Medicare telehealth coverage S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] - Medicare-X S. 448 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] - CHIP S. 653 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the application of Medicare secondary payer rules to certain workers' compensation settlement agreements and qualified Medicare set-aside provisions - Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 748 - A bill to provide for an extension of the temporary suspension of Medicare sequestration during the COVID-19 public health emergency - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] - Medicare sequestration S. 1180 - Choose Medicare Act - Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] - Medicare public insurance S. 1536 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021 - Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] - coverage of medical foods S. 1727 - Medicaid Bump Act - Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] - Medicaid funding and behavioral health S. 1844 - Lowering Medicare Premiums and Prescription Drug Costs Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] - Medicare premiums and drug costs S. 2111 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the waiver of certain telehealth requirements to permit reimbursement for audio-only telehealth services under the Medicare program during emergency declarations - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - Medicare coverage of telehealth S. 2112 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to provide for Medicare and Medicaid mental and behavioral health treatment through telehealth - Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] - telehealth S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] - Medicare and Medicaid reforms S. 2197 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the Federal medical assistance percentage for States that provide Medicaid coverage for telehealth services - Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] - FMAP & telehealth S. 2210 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) under Medicaid - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] - HCBS S. 2236 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an option for first responders age 50 to 64 who are separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare - Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] - Medicare buy-in Regulatory Issues: Ongoing implementation issues for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D prescription drug programs, including risk adjustment methodology, network adequacy and provider directories, encounter data and other data-related issues, and risk adjustment data validation (RADV) audit issues including proposed RADV regulation for MA; bidding and payment issues (including MA rate assumptions, MA coding intensity, MA Secondary Payer issues, Part D reinsurance, Part D low income subsidies, Part D direct and indirect remuneration (DIR), and audits); calendar year 2021 policy and technical regulation for MA and Part D; Part D reform, out of pocket limits; issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2022 Rate Notice; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to expanded Medicare fee for service benefits (dental, hearing and vision); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; Executive Orders relating to international pricing, Part D rebates, insulin costs, and importation; issues related to MLTSS; issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing and vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to audio-only telehealth; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, educational opportunities, and MA supplemental benefits; issues related to Medicaid presumptive eligibility and continuous eligibility; issues relating to Medicaid best price; in-home health risk assessments; Medicare Medical Loss Ratio issues; issues related to changes to prior authorization regulations, electronic documentation, and related issues; issues relating to sequestration under the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs; implications of physician fee schedule on MA; application process, audits to evaluate compliance with MA and Part D program rules, benefit design rules, enrollment rules, requirements for notice and denial forms, marketing materials review and approval, marketing activities, including conduct and compensation of brokers and agents and plan sponsor marketing staff; measurement and oversight of plan performance including Special Needs Plans (SNPs); quality measures, grievance and appeals processes, fraud and abuse compliance including training; contracting issues for Dual Eligible SNPs; Federal preemption of State authority under MA and Part D programs, Part D prescription drug event data reporting, Part D formulary rules, Part D pharmacy access standards, Part D coverage gap discount program, including employer group waiver plan (EGWP) issues, and other operational issues; issues raised by Part D coverage of new specialty drugs, the Part D non-interference policy and related issues (e.g., preferred pharmacy and any willing pharmacy requirements, standards for network pharmacy reimbursement, and policies regarding sponsor negotiation of pharmacy price concessions); issues related to the international price index; issues related to child and maternal health; issues related to Medicaid supplemental and disproportionate share hospital (DSH) funding; issues related to Medicaid funding for territories; issues related to medical management; issues relating to MA supplemental benefits; Medication Therapy Management Program requirements and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Demonstration; MA EGWP issues; CMMI's value based payment models; Part D requirements for offering basic and enhanced alternative plans; MA and Part D systems issues affecting enrollment and disenrollment processing and payment and other operational issues; issues relating to MA and Part D Star Rating system including measures, the methodology for calculating ratings, and the role of the ratings for payment purposes; functionality of the Medicare Personal Plan Finder and Drug Plan Finder; National Medicare Education Program; Medicare demonstration program on performance-based payments for physician groups; physician quality reporting initiative; issues relating to Medicare coverage policy and national coverage decisions; issues relating to MACRA, including implications for MA and Part D plans; Medicare/Medicaid integration for dual eligibles, including implementation of the Capitated Financial Alignment Demonstration and related issues (e.g., quality ratings); Medicaid managed care regulations and policies, including CMS's substantial revisions to the managed care regulations, mental health parity rules, the Medicaid managed care actuarial soundness standard, quality oversight, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), grievance and appeals processes, fraud and abuse compliance, beneficiary information requirements, treatment of Medicaid health plan member hospital days in the upper payment limit calculation; policies affecting State Medicaid funding, including block grants, the calculation of the federal medical assistance (federal matching) percentage (FMAP), and intergovernmental transfers (IGTs); coordination of benefits with state Medicaid programs; Medicaid prescription drug cost issues affecting Medicaid health plans including issues raised by Medicaid coverage of new specialty drugs; health plan-related Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) issues, including eligibility and outreach issues and CHIP reauthorization; implementation of Medicaid changes made in Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, including Medicaid managed care organization provider tax issues; standards for electronic prescribing; implementation of Medicaid changes of interest to Medicaid health plans made in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including Medicaid expansion, the managed care organization (MCO) prescription drug rebate provisions, minimum payments to primary care providers (PCPs), interactions between the Medicaid program and health insurance exchanges, and Medicaid and CHIP maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements; implications of the health insurer fee for Medicaid health plans; issues related to Medicaid Managed long-term care including home and community-based waiver services (HCBS); expanding the availability of Medicare Advantage and Medicaid health plan telemedicine programs; implications of the new non-discrimination rules for health plans participating in public programs; issues related to Medigap coverage; issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); cybersecurity; provider directories; value-based insurance design models; Part D prescriber enrollment requirements; Part D recovery audit contractor programs; issues relating to enrollment of beneficiaries with ESRD into MA plans; issues related to health homes for children with medically complex conditions; socioeconomic status impacts on star ratings related to MA and Part D programs; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

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