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Introduced
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act (HELP Copays Act), amends the Public Health Service Act to require that all payments, discounts, and financial assistance provided to an individual enrolled in a group health plan or individual health insurance coverage be counted towards the individual's cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. The bill also makes conforming amendments to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that the application of cost-sharing terms applies to all covered items and services, not just those considered essential health benefits.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Roger Marshall (R)*,
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/27/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Comprehensive Health Care Reform
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1375/all-info | 04/28/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1375/BILLS-118s1375is.pdf | 05/09/2023 |
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