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H.R.1394: Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 27, 2019
Bill Summary
Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2019 This bill (1) expands guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance policies), (2) eliminates certain limitations on Medigap policies for newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and (3) modifies other provisions related to Medigap policies. (Guaranteed issue rights require that a policy be offered to any eligible applicant without regard to health status.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 27, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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Feb. 27, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 27, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) |