House Bill 710
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 27, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
710
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2017
This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to revise the grace period that health insurers must provide to recipients of premium subsidies before discontinuing health coverage for nonpayment of premiums. The grace period is shortened from 3 months to 30 days unless state law includes an applicable grace period.January 27, 2017
02/08/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/27/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
01/27/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:15 PM