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Introduced
07/20/2021
07/20/2021
In Committee
07/20/2021
07/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to establish additional criteria for determining when employers may join together in a group or associa- tion of employers that will be treated as an employer under section 3(5) of such Act for purposes of sponsoring a group health plan, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to establish additional criteria for determining when employers may join together in a group or association (known as Association Health Plans or AHPs) that will be treated as an employer for the purposes of sponsoring a group health plan. The key provisions of the bill include defining the requirements for an AHP, such as having a commonality of interest, a formal organizational structure, and control by the employer members. The bill also allows "working owners" (self-employed individuals) to participate in AHPs and establishes nondiscrimination protections to prevent health-based discrimination. The bill aims to expand access to affordable, high-quality health coverage for small businesses and working families through AHPs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Tim Walberg (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Michael Burgess (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Patrick McHenry (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 07/20/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4547/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4547/BILLS-117hr4547ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4547/BILLS-117hr4547ih.pdf.pdf |
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