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- H.R.3598
H.R.3598: To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to permit insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 21, 2013
- Latest Major Action Nov. 22, 2013
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to consider catastrophic health plans to be providing essential health benefits by removing certain enrollment eligibility restrictions (concerning age, certification of exemption from the Internal Revenue Code requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage, and offering of the plan only in the individual market).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 22, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 21, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Nov. 21, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) |