To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a Medicare Prescription Drug Ombudsman.
Summary
H.R. 5433 proposes the creation of an Office of the Medicare Prescription Drug Ombudsman within the Department of Health and Human Services. This office would be dedicated to helping Medicare beneficiaries navigate the complexities of the Part D prescription drug program by providing a formal system for registering complaints and resolving disputes with insurance plans. For everyday citizens, this bill aims to provide a direct advocate to ensure they receive their promised drug benefits and to help settle disagreements regarding coverage or costs.
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