H.R.3051: Plain Language in Health Insurance Act of 2009

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced June 25, 2009
  • Latest Major Action June 26, 2009

Bill Summary

Plain Language in Health Insurance Act of 2009 - Requires any health insurance issuer, health plan, and federal health care program to use plain language in any publicly distributed document. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on implementing such requirements.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 25, 2009

Introduced in the House by Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

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