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- H.R.6317
H.R.6317: Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 23, 2020
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
80 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 23, 2020
Bill Summary
Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2020 This bill requires private health insurance plans to provide a 30-day special enrollment period for eligible individuals after a public health emergency is declared. An employee who is eligible but not enrolled may enroll in an employer-provided group health plan during the special enrollment period. The bill also requires such plans to cover services related to the disease or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 23, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, 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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| March 23, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 23, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) |