HR 8143 · 119th Congress

Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2026.

This bill makes it easier and cheaper for Medicare seniors to access generic drugs and biosimilar medications through their prescription drug plans. Starting in 2027, Medicare drug plans must give preferred status to generic drugs and biosimilar products that cost less than their brand-name counterparts. This means…

Sponsor

Matsui, Doris O. (D-California)

Introduced

2026-03-27

Policy area

Health