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US HR1796

US HR1796
Health Care Enrollment Innovation Act


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Introduced
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible State agencies to promote State innovations to expand health insurance coverage.

AI Summary

This bill, the Health Care Enrollment Innovation Act, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible state agencies, such as state-based health insurance exchanges and state health and human services departments, to promote innovative solutions for increasing enrollment in individual and small group health insurance markets. The key provisions include funding for state efforts to streamline enrollment procedures, invest in technology to improve data sharing, implement a state-level individual mandate, and conduct feasibility studies for comprehensive state plans to boost enrollment. The bill appropriates $200 million per year for fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to support these state-level innovations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/16/2021)

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