H.R. 5182 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2006
H.R. 5182 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 25, 2006, sponsored by Walter B. Jones with 161 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 25, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 161
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment of clean claims to pharmacies by prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (MA-PD Plans).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Walter B. Jones (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 98 Democrats, 62 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. (May 15, 2006)
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