House Bill 4811
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Health Coverage Choice Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4811
Congress
116
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Health Coverage Choice Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services rule dated August 3, 2018, regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. That rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals).
October 23, 2019
10/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:43 AM