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US SB2770

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cornyn

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires Medicare Part D cost-sharing for chronic care drugs to be based on the "net price" (after manufacturer rebates and discounts) rather than the higher list price, effective January 1, 2027

  • Applies to drugs in specific USP categories: blood glucose regulators (non-insulin), inhaled corticosteroids, anticholinergic and sympathomimetic bronchodilators, respiratory tract agents, anticoagulants, and other cardiovascular agents

  • Exempts plans that use flat copayments not tied to drug prices from the net price requirement

  • Ensures low-income Medicare beneficiaries cannot be charged more than the applicable cost-sharing amount under their plan for chronic care drugs, starting in plan year 2027

  • Introduced September 11, 2025 by Senators Cornyn (R-TX), Rosen (D-NV), Tillis (R-NC), and Welch (D-VT) with bipartisan support

Legislative Description

Share the Savings with Seniors Act

Health

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

9/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance9/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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