summary
Introduced
07/25/2024
07/25/2024
In Committee
07/25/2024
07/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the establishment of, and provide support for, State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill would allow states to apply for a waiver from certain federal health care requirements in order to implement their own comprehensive universal health care plans. The bill outlines the application process and requirements for a state waiver, including that the state plan must provide health benefits coverage that is at least as comprehensive and affordable as the federal health programs it would replace. The bill also establishes an Independent Assessment Panel to review waiver applications and provide recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who would make the final determination on whether to grant a waiver. The bill authorizes federal funding to be passed through to states with approved waivers to implement their universal health care plans.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 07/25/2024)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4817/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4817/BILLS-118s4817is.pdf |
Loading...