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US HR4159
Maintaining Protections for Patients with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019
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Introduced
08/02/2019
08/02/2019
In Committee
08/05/2019
08/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to ensure coverage for individuals with preexisting conditions, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure coverage for individuals with preexisting conditions. It prohibits group health plans and health insurance issuers from denying coverage or discriminating based on a person's health status. The bill also establishes requirements for fair health insurance premiums, prohibits preexisting condition exclusions, and provides for enforcement of these new health insurance market reforms. It aims to maintain protections for patients with preexisting conditions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Denver Riggleman (R)*,
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 08/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4159/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4159/BILLS-116hr4159ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4159/BILLS-116hr4159ih.pdf.pdf |
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