Bill > SB2231

This bill requires the Comprehensive Health Association of North Dakota to notify its policyholders about their options under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, which aims to expand health insurance coverage. The bill also establishes a contingent effective date, meaning it will only become law if the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services does not grant a "minimum essential coverage" designation to state high-risk pools, which are designed to provide insurance for individuals with pre-existing conditions. Finally, the bill includes an expiration date, making it effective only until July 31, 2017.