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H.R.5801: HELP Copays Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 1, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
62 (58 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 1, 2021
Bill Summary
Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act or the HELP Copays Act This bill requires health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by, or on behalf of, a plan enrollee toward a plan's cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, plans must apply third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses toward the requirements.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Nov. 1, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Nov. 1, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by A. Donald McEachin (D-Va.) |