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US HJRes43
US HJRes43Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance".
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Introduced
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
In Committee
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance". This joint resolution nullifies a rule by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule took effect October 2, 2018.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution, using the authority granted by Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, expresses Congress's disapproval of a final rule issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services concerning "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance." This type of insurance, which is exempt from certain requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), such as covering pre-existing conditions, was allowed by the rule to have an initial duration of less than 12 months, with renewals potentially extending coverage up to a total of 36 months, a significant increase from the previous limit of less than 3 months. By passing this resolution, Congress aims to nullify this rule, preventing it from taking effect and thereby maintaining the prior, shorter duration limits for these types of health insurance plans.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Kathy Castor (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-joint-resolution/43/all-info | 02/07/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hjres43/BILLS-116hjres43ih.pdf | 02/07/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hjres43/BILLS-116hjres43ih.pdf.pdf | 02/07/2019 |
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