H.R.5031

Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act

Introduced·8/22/25

Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act temporarily provides supply fees for long-term care pharmacies.

The Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to temporarily provide for long-term care pharmacy supply fees in connection with the dispensing of certain drugs. For plan years 2026 and 2027, the Secretary shall provide subsidies to PDP sponsors and MA organizations offering MA-PD plans. The Comptroller General must complete a study and submit a report on the economic sustainability of long-term care pharmacies in the Medicare prescription drug program.

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History

Aug 22, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Aug 22, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.