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H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 - Rep. Steel, Michelle - exemption of high deductible health plans from the requirement of a deductible for telehealth and other remote care services S. 1001 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 - Sen. Daines, Steve - exemption of high deductible health plans from the requirement of a deductible for telehealth and other remote care services Health Care Affordability Act (no bill number) - tax credits Responsible Additions and Increases To Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act (no bill number) - health savings accounts Regulatory Issues: Issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; issues related to the employer shared responsibility payment (i.e., employer coverage mandate); W-2 reporting requirements; health reimbursement accounts; deductibility limits for insurer compensation; issues relating to COVID-19; issues related to electronic notices; health insurer and employer reporting of health coverage; issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; issues related to coverage of chronic conditions in high deductible health plans; issues related to coverage of telehealth in high deductible health plans; issues related to health savings accounts; issues related to the deductibility of employer-sponsored health coverage; issues related to enhancing tax treatment of long-term care insurance; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to qualified small employer health reimbursement accounts (QSEHRAs); and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - Rep. McHenry, Patrick - work requirements for federal programs Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act (no bill number) - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act (no bill number) - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act (no bill number) - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage CAHOOTS Act (no bill number) - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services CARING for Kids Act (no bill nunber) - CHIP CHIPP Act (no bill number) - extending CHIP CHIPPER Act (no bill number) - CHIP funding Close the Medigap Act (no bill number) - Medigap policies COMP Act (no bill number) - Medicare secondary payer rules Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act (no bill number)- FMAP Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act (no bill number) - Medicaid coverage for foster youth Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act (no bill number) - dental coverage under CHIP Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act (no bill number) - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act (no bill number) - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA Expand Medicaid Now Act (no bill number) - FMAP Expanded Telehealth Access Act (no bill number) - Medicare payment for telehealth services Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment (no bill number) - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program Foster Youth Dental Act (no bill number) - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth HAPI Act (no bill number) - access to vaccines and Medicaid Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act (no bill number) - network adequacy standards and premium rates Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act (no bill number) - Medicaid coverage for foster youth Improving Access to Mental Health Act (no bill number) - mental health services in Medicare Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act (no bill number) - Medicaid funding Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act (no bill number) - Medigap coverage for ESRD KEEP Telehealth Options Act (no bill number) - telehealth expansion Medicaid REACH Act (no bill number) - requirements for non-expansion Medicaid Reentry Act (no bill number) - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals Medicare Advantage Integrity Act (no bill number) - disparity in MA benchmark rates Medicare Dental Benefit Act (no bill number) - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act (no bill number) - Medicare sequestration Medicare Sequester Relief Act (no bill number) - Medicare payment sequestration Medicare-X Choice Act (no bill number) - Medicare public option Mental Health Access Improvement Act (no bill number) - Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor Patient Empowerment Act (no bill number) - Medicaid payment options Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act (no bill number) - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act (no bill number)- Medicaid in Puerto Rico Rural Behavioral Health Access Act (no bill number) - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act (no bill number) - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals Rural Hospital Support Act (no bill number) - Medicare payments for hospitals RUSH Protection Act (no bill number) - Medicare rural health clinic payments SAME Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion SAVE Act (no bill number) - Medicare coverage of transportation services Save Rural Hospitals Act (no bill number) - Medicare hospital payments Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act (no bill number) - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid Telehealth Modernization Act (no bill number) - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act (no bill number) - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act (no bill number) - Medicaid FMAP for Territories The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act (no bill number) - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare TIKES Act (no bill number) - CHIP To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration (no bill number) - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D (no bill number) - Medicare covered part D Treatment in Place Act (no bill number) - Medicare coverage of ambulance services Issues related to mental health and Medicare; Medicare and Medicaid funding; Medicaid expansion; State innovation waivers; Medicaid and CHIP; and Medicaid FMAP. 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 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); issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2024 Rate Notice; issues related to the expiration of Medicaid continuous eligibility and transitions in coverage; 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 specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency, including the Medicaid unwinding; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; Medicaid managed care regulations and policies, including 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; 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 related to health homes for children with medically complex conditions; socioeconomic status impacts on star ratings related to MA and Part D programs; issues related to private equity ownership transparency; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris, Rodgers, Cathy - prohibition on federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (no bill number) -maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Data to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1843 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 - Rep. Steel, Michelle - exemption of high deductible health plans from the requirement of a deductible for telehealth and other remote care services S. 1001 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 - Sen. Daines, Steve - exemption of high deductible health plans from the requirement of a deductible for telehealth and other remote care services Health Care Affordability Act (no bill number) - tax credits Responsible Additions and Increases To Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act (no bill number) - health savings accounts Regulatory Issues: Issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; issues related to the employer shared responsibility payment (i.e., employer coverage mandate); W-2 reporting requirements; health reimbursement accounts; deductibility limits for insurer compensation; issues relating to COVID-19; issues related to electronic notices; health insurer and employer reporting of health coverage; issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; issues related to coverage of chronic conditions in high deductible health plans; issues related to coverage of telehealth in high deductible health plans; issues related to health savings accounts; issues related to the deductibility of employer-sponsored health coverage; issues related to enhancing tax treatment of long-term care insurance; issues related to coverage in non-Medicaid Expansion States (e.g., Gap Population); issues related to qualified small employer health reimbursement accounts (QSEHRAs); and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris, Rodgers, Cathy - prohibition on federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (no bill number) -maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Data to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris, Rodgers, Cathy - prohibition on federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (no bill number) -maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Data to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Issues related to pharmacy benefit managers Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Issues related to pharmacy benefit managers Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Issues related to pharmacy benefit managers Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Issues related to pharmacy benefit managers Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris, Rodgers, Cathy - prohibition on federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (no bill number) -maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Data to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Issues related to pharmacy benefit managers Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care For All Patients Act of 2023 - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - federal programs using prices based on quality-adjusted life years H.R. 824 - Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023 - Rep. Walberg, Tim - telehealth and ERISA amendments H.R. 830 - HELP Copays Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - health insurers responsibility for payments made by or on behalf of a plan enrollee toward a plans cost-sharing requirements H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2666 - MVP Act - Rep. Guthrie, Brett - value-based purchasing arrangements under Medicaid program and reforms to price reporting H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 2813 - Self-Insurance Protection Act - Rep. Good, Bob - ERISA amendments H.R. 2868 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - ERISA amendments H.R. 3305 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency H.R. 3797 - Paperwork Burden Reduction Act - Rep. Smith, Jason - employers mailing 1095 physical tax forms H.R. 3798 - Small Business Flexibility Act - Rep. Tenney, Claudia - small business coverage notifications H.R. 3799 - Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act- Rep. Hern, Kevin - health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 3801 - Employer Reporting Improvement Act - Rep. Smith, Adrian - ACA reporting requirements S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 652 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - medication step therapy protocol S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - cost-sharing for insulin products S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers S. 1606 - A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal mortality Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (no bill number) - broadband Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act (no bill number) - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - telehealth American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number) - data privacy American Rescue Plan Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 relief Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Better Health Care Directories Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 CHOICE Act (no bill number) - public option CONNECT for Health Act (no bill number) - expansion of telehealth for Medicare Consolidated Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (no bill number) - data privacy Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (no bill number) - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid COVID Community Care Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 response COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act (no bill number) - telehealth and COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act (no bill number) -COVID-19 and health disparities Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act (no bill number) - maternal health data Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act (no bill number) - COVID-19 Data Collection Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Food and Drug Amendments (no bill number) - reauthorization of user fee programs Health Care Improvement Act (no bill number) - care costs and coverage Hospital Competition Act (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation IMPACT to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act (no bill number) - behavioral health Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act (no bill number)- rural health Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (no bill number) - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage Improving Social Determinants of Health Act (no bill number) - health disparities Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Kira Johnson Act (no bill number) - maternal health LIFT America Act (no bill number) - broadband and public health infrastructure Lower Costs, More Cures Act (no bill number) - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid Maternal Vaccinations Act (no bill number) - maternal health Medicaid Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - Medicaid expansion Medicare for All Act (no bill number) - public option Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (no bill number) - Cancer screening in Medicare Mental Health Matters Act (no bill number) - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation MOMMAs Act (no bill number) - maternal health Moms Matter Act (no bill number) - maternal mental health conditions and SUD MORE Health Education Act (no bill number) - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities NO PAIN Act (no bill number) - non-opioid treatment No Surprises for Survivors Act (no bill number) - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act (no bill number) - nursing home quality and transparency Parity Enforcement Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD Parity Implementation Assistance Act (no bill number) - mental health parity PATCH Act (no bill number) - privacy and cybersecurity Patients Before Middlemen Act (no bill number) - pharmacy benefit managers Physician Wellness Program Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare Prevent Pandemics Act (no bill number) - pandemic preparedness Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD national strategy Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (no bill number) - commercial plans Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act (no bill number) - state innovation waivers Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act (no bill number) - excepted benefits coverage Protecting Personal Health Data Act (no bill number) - privacy Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act (no bill number) - public health infrastructure Public Option Deficit Reduction Act (no bill number) - public option Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (no bill number) - reform of MSP Secondary Payer Act Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act (no bill number) - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs RICE Act (no bill number) - commercial plans SAFE DATA Act (no bill number) - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security Safe Step Act (no bill number) -commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act (no bill number) - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 Social Determinants for Moms Act (no bill number) - SDOH and maternal health Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act (no bill number) - mental health and Medicaid Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health Tech to Save Moms Act (no bill number) - maternal health The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (no bill number) - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse (no bill number) - Broadband To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - behavioral health and electronic health records To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. (no bill number) - commercial plans To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. (no bill number) - mental health and Medicare TREATS Act (no bill number) - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment Turn the Tide Act (no bill number) - Substance Use Disorder Virtual Community Support Act (no bill number) - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; COVID-19 testing; public option programs; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; and provider directories. Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10 and ICD-11), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Rep. Craig Angie - cost-sharing for insulin products H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Rep. Carter, Earl -spread-pricing by PBMs for Medicaid H.R. 2691 - Transparent Price Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - health insurer price transparency H.R. 3561 - PATIENT Act - Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - PBM transparency, PBM contract design, health insurance transparency, hospital transparency S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 113 - Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2023 - Sen. Grassley, Chuck - preventing anti-competitive tactics for prescription drugs S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - pharmacy benefit manager transparency S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing S. 1038 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023 - Sen. Welch, Peter - prohibits spread-pricing by PBMs in Medicaid S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act - Sen. Sanders, Bernard - pharmacy benefit managers Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (no bill number) - patent changes Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 1488 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin copay caps S. 79 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - prescription drug patenting S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs S. 148 - Stop STALLING Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - pharmacy market approval processes S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 - Sen. Cornyn, John - pharmacy and prescription drug prices S. 574 - Increasing Prescription Drug Competition Act - Sen. Hassan, Maggie - closure of pharmaceutical patent loophole S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - insulin pricing and cost sharing Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act (no bill number) - pharmacy and biosimilar prescription drugs Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act (no bill number) -Medicare drug prices Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (no bill number) - orphan drugs Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act (no bill number) - cuts red tape for generics to come to market Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act (no bill number) - Drug Prices Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (no bill number) - patent infringement settlements Issues related to pharmacy benefit managers Regulatory Issues: Issues relating to long term safety and effectiveness of medical devices and drugs, including registries; issues relating to post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices; issues relating to price of drugs and biologics and proposals to limit high prices; issues related to prescription drug coupons and discount programs; contraceptive coverage; issues relating to vaccines; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; potential Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; issues related to drug patents and market exclusivity; issues related to pharmacy benefit managers; issues related to biosimilars; issues related to approval of drugs and biologics; issues relating to opioids; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to health care price transparency; issues relating to prescription drug rebates; direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs; issues relating to access for investigational drugs; issues related to comparative effectiveness research and quality-adjusted life years; issues related to health plan step-therapy; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R.340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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); issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2024 Rate Notice; issues related to the expiration of Medicaid continuous eligibility and transitions in coverage; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 policy and technical regulation for MA and Part D; issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2023 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd -- Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Connolly, Gerald - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Craig, Angie - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - behavioral health programs for early schooling S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - behavioral health programs for early schooling S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Connolly, Gerald - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Craig, Angie - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 policy and technical regulation for MA and Part D; issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2023 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd -- Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R.340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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); issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2024 Rate Notice; issues related to the expiration of Medicaid continuous eligibility and transitions in coverage; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - behavioral health programs for early schooling S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Connolly, Gerald - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Craig, Angie - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - behavioral health programs for early schooling S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Connolly, Gerald - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Craig, Angie - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 policy and technical regulation for MA and Part D; issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2023 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd -- Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R.340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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); issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2024 Rate Notice; issues related to the expiration of Medicaid continuous eligibility and transitions in coverage; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 policy and technical regulation for MA and Part D; issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2023 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd -- Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R.340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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); issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2024 Rate Notice; issues related to the expiration of Medicaid continuous eligibility and transitions in coverage; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - behavioral health programs for early schooling S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Connolly, Gerald - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Craig, Angie - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 policy and technical regulation for MA and Part D; issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2023 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd -- Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R.340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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); issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2024 Rate Notice; issues related to the expiration of Medicaid continuous eligibility and transitions in coverage; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - behavioral health programs for early schooling S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; FEHBP enrollment data clearinghouse initiative, the enrollment reconciliation process, and a related OPM reimbursement factor for records that cannot be reconciled; issues relating to health insurance plan participation in FEHBP, including contract requirements; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to trauma-informed care; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues related to repeal of the antitrust-related portions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; reinsurance, risk corridors, and risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Draft, Hospital Competition Act of 2021 (no bill number) - procedural changes around The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPEA) litigation H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021- Rep. McMorris, Rodgers - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 379 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Social Determinants of Health H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021- Rep. Thompson, Mike - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 778 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Rep. Speier, Jackie - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 H.R. 908 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - federally facilitated exchanges H.R. 909 - Moms Matter Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - maternal mental health conditions and SUD H.R. 943 - Social Determinants for Moms Act - Rep. McBath, Lucy -SDOH and maternal health H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - maternal health including in Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1212 - Kira Johnson Act - Rep. Adams, Alma - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1218 - Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - Rep. Butterfield, G. K. -maternal health data H.R. 1268 - Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - COVID-19 H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Rep. Yarmuth, John - COVID-19 relief H.R. 1350 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Rep. Kelly, Robin - maternal health outcomes H.R. 1364 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2021 - Rep. Norcross, Donald - mental health and SUD H.R. 1400 - COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony -COVID-19 and health disparities H.R. 1406 - COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Impact Reporting Act of 2021 - Rep. Curtis, John - telehealth and COVID-19 H.R. 1544 - Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health and SUD grants for community peer support H.R. 1647 - TREATS Act - Rep. McKinley, David - increase use of telehealth for SUD treatment H.R. 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Broadband H.R. 1835 - COVID Community Care Act - Rep. Lee, Barbara - COVID-19 response H.R. 1848 - LIFT America Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - broadband and public health infrastructure H.R. 1872 - MORE Health Education Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities H.R. 1976 - Medicare for All Act of 2021 - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - public option H.R. 1985 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021 - Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. - quality and transparency H.R. 2010 - Public Option Deficit Reduction Act- Rep. DeFazio, Peter - public option H.R. 2163 - Safe Step Act - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Connolly, Gerald - continued Medicaid and Medicare provisions and funding for FY2023 H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Rep. DelBene, Suzan - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage H.R. 3753 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - mental health parity H.R. 4040 - Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021- Rep. Cheney, Liz - telehealth H.R. 4595 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn - Medicaid expansion H.R. 6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Rep. Craig, Angie - continued funding for Medicare and Medicaid H.R. 7236 - Strengthen Kids Mental Health Now Act of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - mental health and Medicaid H.R. 7427 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require CMI testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers and certain other providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology, and for other purposes. - Rep. Matsui, Doris - behavioral health and electronic health records H.R. 7512 - Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act - Rep. Hayes, Jahana - excepted benefits coverage H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 - Rep. Pallone, Frank - reauthorization of several behavioral health programs H.R. 7667 - Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 - Rep. Eshoo, Anna - reauthorization of user fee programs H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark - changes to the procedure around MHPEA litigation H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. - data privacy H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Rep. Clarke, Yvette - reform of the Medicare Secondary Payer act H.R. 8876 - The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 - Rep. Davis, Danny - funding for maternal and early childhood health programs H.R. 8878 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of outpatient mental health services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Chu, Judy - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8879 - Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Improvement Act - Rep. Evans, Dwight - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8881 - To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes. - Rep. Horsford, Steven - commercial plans H.R. 8884 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide outreach and reporting on opioid use disorder treatment services furnished by opioid treatment programs under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly Mike - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8885 - Better Health Care Directories Act - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - commercial plans H.R. 8886 - Promoting Clarity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act - Rep. Moore, Gwen - commercial plans H.R. 8889 - RICE Act - Rep. Plaskett, Stacey - commercial plans H.R. 8890 - Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022 - Rep. Ruiz, Raul - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8891 - No Surprises for Survivors Act of 2022 - Rep. Sanchez, Linda - requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for forensic medical exams with no cost sharing H.R. 8892 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public outreach campaign to inform individuals covered under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage of Federal requirements relating to mental health and substance use disorder crisis services, and for other purposes. - Rep. Sewell, Terri - commercial plans H.R. 8908 - Fighting Stimulant and other Substance Use Disorders Act - Rep. Estes, Ron - mental health and Medicare H.R. 8910 - Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022 - Rep. Smith, Jason - mental health and Medicare S. 24 - Protecting Personal Health Data Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - privacy S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021- Sen. Smith, Tina - health disparities S. 199 - Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - digital contact tracing for COVID-19 S. 201 - Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act - Sen. Rosen, Jacky - rural health S. 334 - IMPACT to Save Moms Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - maternal health S. 340 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - telehealth, SUD and mental health S. 345 - Maternal Vaccinations Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - maternal health S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 - Sen. Booker, Cory - maternal health and health disparities S. 347 - Data to Save Moms Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - maternal health data S. 352 - Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - health care costs and coverage S. 408 - Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act - Sen. Toomey, Pat - maternal health S. 411 - MOMMAs Act - Sen. Durbin, Richard - maternal health S. 464 - Safe Step Act - Sen. Murkowski, Lisa - commercial plans and medication step-therapy requirements S. 512 - Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 Data Collection S. 586 - NOPAIN Act - Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore - non-opioid treatment S. 674 - Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act- Sen. Murray, Patty - public health infrastructure S. 708 - Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act - Sen. Kelly, Mark - mental health and SUD national strategy S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - Sen. Klobuchar, Amy - broadband S. 779 - Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2021- Sen. Warner, Mark R. - state innovation waivers S. 782 - Nursing Home Reform Modernization Act of 2021- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - nursing home quality and transparency S. 783 - COVID Community Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - COVID-19 response S. 851 - Social Determinants for Moms Act- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard - SDOH and maternal health S. 893 - Tech to Save Moms Act- Sen. Menendez, Robert - maternal health S. 983 - CHOICE Act - Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon - public option S. 987 - TREATS Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - SUD prevention and treatment S. 1010 - Turn the Tide Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Substance Use Disorder S. 1042 - Kira Johnson Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - maternal health S. 1512 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Schatz, Brian - expansion of telehealth for Medicare S. 1873 - Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Cancer screening in Medicare S. 1962 - Parity Implementation Assistance Act - Sen. Murphy, Christopher - mental health parity S. 2164 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 - Sen. Crapo, Mike - prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid S. 2315 - Medicaid Saves Lives Act - Sen. Warnock, Raphael - Medicaid expansion S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - Sen. Wicker, Roger - consumer data privacy and data transparency and security S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 - Sen. Marshall, Roger - prior authorization in Medicare Advantage S. 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - Sen. Cantwell, Maria - data privacy S. 3799 - Prevent Pandemics Act - Sen. Murray, Patty - pandemic preparedness S. 3983 - PATCH Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - data privacy S. 4264 - Advancing Integration in Medicare and Medicaid (AIM) Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coordinating full-benefits for dual eligible individuals S. 4293 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022 - Sen. Cantwell, Maria and Sen. Grassley, Chuck - scope of PBM practices S. 4306 - Improving Access to Behavioral Health Integration Act - Sen. Smith, Tina - behavioral health S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act - Sen. Menendez, Robert - reform of MSP Regulatory Issues: HIPAA administrative simplification issues, including standards for privacy, security, and electronic transactions and code sets (including ICD-10), identifiers, enforcement; cybersecurity; issues related to Medicare Secondary Payer requirements; issues related to health care price transparency; issues related to all payor claims databases; issues related to implementation of the National Health Information Infrastructure; electronic health records, personal health records, and similar technologies; issues relating to market consolidation; issues related to hospital and provider consolidation; issues related to medical management; issues relating to quality improvement; issues relating to the national health data stewardship; issues relating to hospital outpatient measurement and reporting; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; issues related to health equity; issues related to vaccination; issues related to addressing the social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, and educational opportunities; prescription drug pricing; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; rural health; issues related to behavioral health benefits; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to the collection of race and ethnicity data; issues related to medical loss ratios; reference pricing; review of rates for reasonableness; preexisting condition insurance plans; issues relating to antitrust; issues relating to surprise medical bills; accountable care organizations; provider non-discrimination; coverage of preventive services; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; pre-existing condition exclusions; lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits; patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; issues related to health insurance tax; health plan automatic enrollment requirements; issues related to qualified health plans including certification and rate filing templates; health insurance market rules; ACA risk adjustment; dependent coverage; summary of benefits and coverage disclosures; benefit and payment parameters; essential health benefits, actuarial value, and accreditation; NQF reauthorization; issues related to fraud, waste, abuse, Stark/Anti-Kickback laws and regulations; issues related to supplemental products; issues related to HIPAA excepted benefits; issues related to short term limited duration products; issues related to the federally-facilitated marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges/formerly referred to as the web portal); issues related to business continuity in relation to pandemics or natural events (e.g., hurricane, tornado, etc.); issues related to association health plans; issues related to cost-sharing reductions (CSRs); issues related to the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and enhancements included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); issues related to Medicaid coverage gap; issues related to small employer group size; issues related to Certificate of Public Advantage; issues relating to veterans health care; issues relating to caregivers; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 policy and technical regulation for MA and Part D; issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2023 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd -- Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R.340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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); issues related to Medicare for All, Medicare buy-in, reduced Medicare eligibility age, and public option; issues relating to 2024 Rate Notice; issues related to the expiration of Medicaid continuous eligibility and transitions in coverage; issues related to coverage of EUA drugs under Medicare Part D; 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; issues related to specialty infant formula; issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act passage and implementation; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; Medicare NCD relating to monoclonal antibodies for treatment of Alzheimers disease; issues related to Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS); issues related to removal of safe harbor protection for rebates; issues relating to COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd -- Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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.

H.R. 66 - CARING for Kids Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - CHIP H.R. 265 - Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act - Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho - Medicaid funding H.R. 315 - Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act - Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott - Medicare sequestration H.R. 340 - Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 - Rep. Veasey, Marc - Medicaid expansion H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Rep. Thompson, Mike -Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor H.R. 502 - Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - Medicare coverage of dental and oral health services H.R. 525 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - increased FMAP for HCBS H.R. 871 - Expand Medicaid Now Act - Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie - FMAP H.R. 918 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Rep. Cardenas, Tony - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid H.R. 955 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Rep. Tonko, Paul -Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals H.R. 1167 - Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act of 2021 - Rep. Pappas, Chris - Medicaid eligibility for low-income subsidies H.R. 1227 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Rep. Delgado, Antonio - Medicare public option H.R. 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl - telehealth services under Medicare H.R. 1349 - The COVID-19 Hospital and Health Provider Loan Conversion Act of 2021- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy - advance payments under parts A and B of Medicare H.R. 1353 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Rep. Lee, Susie - FMAP H.R. 1390 - CHIPPER Act - Rep. Wild, Susan - CHIP funding H.R. 1397 - TIKES Act - Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa - telehealth under Medicaid and CHIP H.R. 1609 - Treatment in Place Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medicare coverage of ambulance services H.R. 1676 - Jack Reynolds Memory Medigap Expansion Act - Rep. Axne, Cynthia - Medigap coverage for ESRD H.R. 1677 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Rep. Balderson, Troy - telehealth expansion H.R. 1717 - Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 - Rep. Upton, Fred - permanent protections against spousal impoverishment H.R. 1722 - Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Velazquez, Nydia - Medicaid in Puerto Rico H.R. 1738 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment H.R. 1784 - Medicaid REACH Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - requirements for non-expansion H.R. 1791 - CHIPP Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - extending CHIP H.R. 1792 - Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act - Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz - dental coverage under CHIP H.R. 1793 - Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid coverage for foster youth H.R. 1794 - Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 - Rep. Bass, Karen - Medicaid dental coverage for foster youth H.R. 1823 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare covered part D H.R. 1825 - Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equality Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies H.R. 1826 - Fairness in Medicare Part B Enrollment Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - late enrollment penalties under part B of the Medicare program H.R. 1880 - To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration - Rep. Dingell, Debbie - Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration H.R. 1885 - RUSH Protection Act of 2021 - Rep. Kind, Ron - Medicare rural health clinic payments H.R. 1887 - Rural Hospital Support Act - Rep. Reed, Tom - Medicare payments for hospitals H.R. 1890 - Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act - Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. - network adequacy standards and premium rates H.R. 1914 - CAHOOTS Act - Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services H.R. 1969 - Medicare Advantage Integrity Act - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - disparity in MA benchmark rates H.R. 2035 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Rep. Lee, Barbara - mental health services under Medicare H.R. 2080 - SAVE Act - Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. - Medicare coverage of transportation services H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Rep. Sewell, Terri - Medicare Advantage payments for audio-only diagnoses H.R. 2168 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Sherrill, Mikie - Medicare payment for telehealth services H.R. 2170 - HAPI Act - Rep. Soto, Darren - access to vaccines and Medicaid H.R. 2179 - Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act - Rep. Waters, Maxine - cost-sharing regarding insulin coverage H.R. 2217 - Territory Federal Matching Requirement Equity Act of 2021 - Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer - Medicaid FMAP for Territories H.R. 2228 - Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 - Rep. Kildee, Daniel - Medicare coverage of outpatient telehealth services H.R. 4074 - Addressing Social Determinants in Medicare Advantage Act of 2021 - Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. - Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits H.R. 4640 - Close the Medigap Act of 2021 - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medigap policies H.R. 6833 - Affordable Insulin Now Act - Rep. Craig, Angie - Insulin prices and cost sharing S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 - Sen. Cortez-Masto, Catherine - coverage of audio-only telehealth services in MA S. 151 - COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Casey, Robert - FMAP and HCBS S. 245 - SAME Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicaid expansion S. 274 - Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - Sen. Bennet, Michael - COVID-19 coverage for the uninsured via Medicaid S. 285 - Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 - Sen. Baldwin, Tammy - Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals S. 368 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - coverage of telehealth services under Medicare S. 386 - Medicare-X Choice Act of 2021 - Sen. Bennet, Michael - Medicare public option S. 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - increases FMAP S. 440 - Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - funding for services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 S. 453 - CHIPPER Act - Sen. Casey, Robert - CHIP funding S. 581 - HAPI Act -Sen. Brown, Sherrod - vaccines under Medicaid S. 620 - KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 - Sen. Fischer, Deb - telehealth expansion S. 644 - Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2021 - Sen. Durbin, Richard - Medicare coverage for critical access hospitals S. 646 - Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2021 - Sen. Brown, Sherrod - Medicaid and CHIP enrollment S. 653 - COMP Act - Sen. Portman, Rob - Medicare secondary payer rules S. 712 - Dosha Joi Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act - Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. - Medicaid coverage for foster youth S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act - Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne - Medicare payment sequestration S. 764 - CAHOOTS Act - Sen. Wyden, Ron - Medicaid mobile crisis intervention services S. 826 - Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 - Sen. Paul, Rand - Medicaid payment options S. 870 - Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 - Sen. Stabenow, Debbie - mental health services in Medicare S. 999 - Save Rural Hospitals Act of 2021 - Sen. Warner, Mark - Medicare hospital payments 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 2023 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 2023 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; contraceptive coverage and reproductive health; 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, vaccines and therapeutics; issues related to the end of the public health emergency; telehealth; issues related to the cost of insulin, including price, copays, rebates, and medical management tools; 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 or legislation, 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); issues relating to potential Medicare mental health parity requirements; 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.