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H.R. 2673

Comprehensive Long-Term Care Act of 1993

Comprehensive Long-Term Care Act of 1993 - (Secs. 2 and 3) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) extend Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) coverage of extended care services to chronically dependent individuals; and (2) provide for coverage of home care services and outpatient prescription drugs under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance).

Provides for application of a deductible in determining the amount of an individual's payment for covered prescription drugs.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) establish a program for assuring appropriate prescribing and dispensing practices for covered prescription drugs; (2) develop, and update annually, an information guide for physicians on wholesale drug prices; and (3) report to the Congress on the prices of prescription drugs and their use by individuals eligible for Medicare part B benefits.

Requires pharmacies to enter into an agreement with the Secretary in order to receive payment for prescription drugs dispensed to such individuals. Requires the Secretary to establish a point-of-sale electronic system for use by carriers and pharmacies in the submission of information on prescription drugs dispensed. Authorizes sanctions against pharmacies that violate their agreement with the Secretary.

Limits the length of prescriptions.

Requires the Director of the Office of Technology Assessment to provide for a Prescription Drug Payment Review Commission. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress on methods of determining payment for covered prescription drugs. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the Secretary to develop a standard prescription drugs claims form for use under Medicare and by other third-party payors.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Comprehensive Long-Term Care Act of 1993 — Informed