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H.R.1807: To impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 20, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (31 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to prohibit a group health plan (and a health insurer providing coverage under a group plan) from imposing an aggregate dollar lifetime limit less than specified amounts. Exempts plans offered to or maintained for employees of employers with fewer than 20 employees.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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June 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) |