US SB2243 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 28 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 28 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act of 2012 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a three-year Better Health Rewards Program under which incentives are provided to Medicare beneficiaries who voluntarily agree to participate in the Program. Directs the Secretary to establish standards for measuring better health targets and points for achieving them for participating Medicare beneficiaries, including those for: (1) an annual wellness visit, (2) tobacco cessation, (3) Body Mass Index (BMI), (4) a diabetes screening test, (5) cardiovascular disease screening, (6) cholesterol level screening, and (7) screening tests and specified vaccinations. Requires the Secretary to make specified incentive payments to each participating Medicare beneficiary who achieves at least 20 points during a year. Authorizes Medicare Advantage Plans, "Section 1876" health maintenance organization and competitive medical cost plans, and programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) to make incentives to their enrollees to participate in a Better Health Rewards Program. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any payment made under: (1) the Medicare Better Health Rewards Program; and (2) any other Better Health Rewards Program.
Title
Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act of 2012
Sponsors
Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] | Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-03-28 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
2012-03-28 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2233) |
Same As/Similar To
HB6232 (Same As) 2012-08-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax exclusion
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Nutrition and diet
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax exclusion
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Nutrition and diet
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/2243/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s2243/BILLS-112s2243is.pdf |