HR 8849
TIMED Act of 2024
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The Timeline Integrity for Medicare Evidence Development Act of 2024 (TIMED Act) aims to improve how Medicare determines which medical services and treatments are covered. Specifically, it establishes a process for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to periodically review coverage decisions made under the Medicare program, particularly those based on new evidence. The bill also requires the Medicare agency to provide clearer explanations to patients when coverage requests are denied and ensures local coverage determinations align with existing Medicare policies. Finally, it allocates funding to support these changes.
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