H.R. 4139 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Jun 25, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryEliminates copays for low-income Medicare drug users
Here's the gist: people who qualify for Medicare's Low-Income Subsidy Program currently pay small amounts out of pocket when they pick up generic medications at the pharmacy. This bill would eliminate those copayments entirely, starting in 2026. Generic drugs are non-brand-name medications that work the same way as brand-name versions but cost less.
How it affects you
If you're a low-income Medicare recipient who takes generic prescription drugs, you'd pay nothing out of pocket for those medications starting in 2026, instead of the small copayment you currently pay. This could make it easier and cheaper for you to afford the medicines you need.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 25, 2025)
Cutting Copays Act
This bill eliminates cost-sharing for generic drugs for those with the lowest-income under the Medicare prescription drug benefit's Low-Income Subsidy Program beginning in 2026.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4139
A BILL
Cutting Copays Act
Sponsor: Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-3) · Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 25, 2025: “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.”