Senate Bill 1354
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 14, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1354
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act
This bill establishes and provides funds for an individual market stabilization reinsurance program to be administered in each state by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Under the program, HHS shall make reinsurance payments to health insurance issuers with respect to high-cost individuals enrolled in certain qualified health plans offered by the issuers.
HHS shall award grants to states or nonprofit community-based organizations to raise awareness of, and encourage enrollment in, qualified health plans.
June 14, 2017
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06/14/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
06/14/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:37 PM