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- H.R.526
H.R.526: Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (48 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 28, 2021
Bill Summary
Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) |