Senate Bill 4506
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 6, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4506
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act of 2020
This bill specifies that private health insurers may not impose coverage exclusions, limitations, or charges based on preexisting conditions or health status. (Current law also prohibits such actions.)
August 6, 2020
08/06/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
08/06/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:17 PM