Senate Bill 2793
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 6, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2793
Congress
116
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2019
This bill modifies the requirements for the high deductible health plans that are required for tax-preferred health savings accounts. The bill requires the plans to offer coverage with no deductible for primary care services provided during the first two visits during a year to an individual's designated primary care provider. The primary care provider must be a general practitioner, family physician, general internist, obstetrician, gynecologist, pediatrician, geriatric physician, or advanced practice registered nurse acting in accordance with state laws.
November 6, 2019
11/06/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
11/06/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:02:36 AM