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Bill > S983
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Introduced
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
In Committee
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act" or the "CHOICE Act," amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option to be offered through the health insurance exchanges. The public health insurance option must provide affordable, high-quality coverage nationwide and comply with the same requirements as other qualified health plans offered through the exchanges. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is responsible for administering the public health insurance option, including setting premium rates, negotiating provider payment rates, and establishing a provider network. The bill also authorizes start-up funding and ongoing appropriations to support the public health insurance option.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/983/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s983/BILLS-117s983is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s983/BILLS-117s983is.pdf.pdf |
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