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Introduced
09/25/2019
09/25/2019
In Committee
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require short-term limited duration insurance issuers to renew or continue in force such insurance coverage at the option of the enrollees, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Flexibility Through Lower Expenses Health Care Act (FLEX Act), would require short-term limited duration insurance issuers to renew or continue such insurance coverage at the option of the enrollees. Additionally, the bill would amend the definition of "employer" under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) with respect to group health plans. This change would allow groups or associations of employers that meet certain criteria to be considered employers for the purpose of sponsoring a group health plan. The bill also provides guidance on the definition of a "working owner" who can qualify as both an employer and an employee for the purposes of the group health plan requirements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4484/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4484/BILLS-116hr4484ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4484/BILLS-116hr4484ih.pdf.pdf |
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