House Bill 4575
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 6, 2017
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Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4575
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.
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Summary
Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2017
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to exclude remuneration paid for licensed independent insurance producers from administrative costs for purposes of calculating the medical loss ratio of a health insurance plan.
The bill defines "independent insurance producer" to mean an insurance agent or broker, insurance consultant, benefit specialist, limited insurance representative, and any other person required to be licensed under state law to sell, solicit, negotiate, service, effect, procure, renew, or bind policies of insurance coverage or offer advice, counsel, opinions, or services related to insurance.
December 6, 2017
12/08/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/06/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:18 PM