H.R. 6117 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
PrEP Access and Coverage Act
H.R. 6117 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Dec 1, 2021, sponsored by Adam B. Schiff with 190 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 1, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 190
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
PrEP Access and Coverage Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover prescription drugs that prevent HIV, including related screenings, diagnostic procedures, administrative fees, and clinical follow-ups, without any cost-sharing obligation for the plan holder. Further, insurance plans must not impose any preauthorization requirement for this coverage.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam B. Schiff (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 190 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 1, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 6, 2022)
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