House Bill 6479
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Stop Junk Health Plans Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 24, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6479
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.
Raul Ruiz
grade
California
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop Junk Health Plans Act of 2018
This bill includes short-term, limited-duration insurance in the definition of individual health insurance coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, thereby subjecting such insurance to the same requirements (e.g., coverage of preexisting conditions).
July 24, 2018
07/24/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/24/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:58 PM