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US HR6130

US HR6130
Improving Awareness of Health Coverage Options Act


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Introduced
03/09/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Labor to revise and publish on its website notice about the availability of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) continuation of health insurance coverage for employees losing job-based coverage. Such notice must explain specified enrollment information with respect to such coverage, such as (1) eligibility for financial assistance, (2) the option to enroll in a qualified plan through a health insurance exchange, (3) minimum coverage requirements of such qualified health plans, and (4) limitations on enrollment in a qualified health plan after terminating COBRA coverage.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise and publish on its website the model COBRA continuation coverage general notice and the model COBRA continuation coverage election notice. The updated notices must explain information about eligibility for financial assistance, the option to enroll in a qualified plan through a health insurance exchange, the minimum coverage requirements of such qualified health plans, and limitations on enrollment in a qualified health plan after terminating COBRA coverage. The bill also requires the Secretary of Labor to provide an opportunity for consumer testing of the updated notices to ensure they are clear and understandable to the average participant or beneficiary of a group health plan.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 03/09/2020)

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