What does Preamble of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to eliminate hepatitis C virus in the United States The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to carry out activities

What does SHORT TITLE. of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. “Correctional facility” is defined by reference to section 901 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. “Hepatitis C treatment” refers to direct acting antiviral drugs approved for treating hepatitis C virus infection. “Indian health program” is defined by reference to section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. “State” includes all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories and freely associated states. “State or local correctional system” refers to a state or local government instrumentality operating or contracting for correctional facilities.

What does HEPATITIS C ELIMINATION PROGRAM. of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Hepatitis C Elimination Program. The Secretary must issue a national strategy and implementation plan within 180 days. An advisory committee and interagency working group will be established to support the Program. A publicly available dashboard will be created to monitor progress. The Secretary must submit reports to Congress on the Program's progress.

What does PROVISION OF HEPATITIS C TREATMENTS TO CERTAIN POPULATIONS. of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a subscription program for hepatitis C treatments aimed at specific populations. The Secretary is tasked with entering agreements with drug manufacturers for the purchase of hepatitis C treatments under a subscription model. The program aims to provide hepatitis C treatments without cost-sharing to individuals within the covered population. Participating states and local correctional systems must opt into the program and agree to certain conditions, including not imposing prior authorization requirements for screening and treatment. The Bureau of Prisons and the Indian Health Service are required to participate in the program. Health care providers, pharmacies, and sites of dispensing are prohibited from utilizing other Federal drug discount programs with respect to hepatitis C treatments obtained through this program. The Secretary is authorized to appropriate $5,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 to remain available through fiscal year 2031 to carry out this section.

What does PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT HEPATITIS C ELIMINATION. of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

The Secretary shall make grants to States for hepatitis C virus screening, diagnosis, treatment, and related services for covered individuals. Funds can be used to improve outreach, increase screening and treatment rates, and support health care and social services for covered individuals. The Secretary shall establish a formula to allocate funds among States based on the relative incidence of hepatitis C virus and the anticipated covered population. Awards can also be made to other entities, such as opioid treatment programs, community health centers, and correctional facilities, to support hepatitis C virus testing and treatment. The Secretary shall provide technical assistance and issue guidance to ensure coordination with existing Federal efforts relating to hepatitis C prevention.

What does FUNDING. of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

This section authorizes the appropriation of $4,283,000,000 to the Secretary for fiscal year 2025, with funds remaining available through fiscal year 2031, to carry out sections 3 and 5. The Secretary may use no more than 5 percent of the appropriated amount for administrative expenses of the Hepatitis C Elimination Program. The Secretary is required to transfer $25,000,000 to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons for expenses related to carrying out sections 3 and 5.

What does INCREASING ACCESS TO TREATMENTS FOR HEPATITIS C IN THE MEDICARE of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to eliminate cost-sharing for direct acting antivirals for hepatitis C treatment in the Medicare program. The amendment applies to plan years 2027 through 2031, with the option to delay implementation until 2028 if deemed not feasible. The deductible under paragraph (1) shall not apply, and there shall be no coinsurance or other cost-sharing for direct acting antivirals.

What does OTHER MATTERS. of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

This section addresses other matters related to the Act. Amounts appropriated under this Act are subject to requirements in Public Law 118-47 for funds provided under division D of that law. This Act does not supersede section 416 of the Controlled Substances Act.

What does RULEMAKING AUTHORITY. of Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 do?

This section grants the Secretary the authority to issue regulations.

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Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/4/2025 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to establish the Hepatitis C Elimination Program and issue a national strategy and implementation plan within 180 days.
A subscription program for hepatitis C treatments is established to provide treatments without cost-sharing to individuals within specific populations, including those in correctional facilities and the Indian Health Service.
The Secretary is authorized to appropriate $5,500,000,000 to carry out the subscription program from fiscal year 2025 to 2031.
Grants are made available to states for hepatitis C virus screening, diagnosis, treatment, and related services, with funds allocated based on the relative incidence of hepatitis C virus and the anticipated covered population.
The Social Security Act is amended to eliminate cost-sharing for direct acting antivirals for hepatitis C treatment in the Medicare program for plan years 2027 through 2031.

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