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HOUSE 352116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Supporting the goals and ideals of Building Safety Month and the work of building and fire service officials in educating and protecting the communities of this Nation.

Last Action
5/3/2019

Actions

  • 2019-01-25Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2019-01-08Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2019-01-08Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-08Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-08 (00)

Holding Health Insurers Harmless Act

This bill exempts health insurers and group health plan sponsors from penalties for offering coverage or plans that fail to comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Coverage and plans must continue to comply with (1) the prohibition on excluding preexisting conditions from coverage, and (2) the requirement for coverage of dependent children to be available until the dependent turns 26 years old.

Cosponsors (4)

  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • Brian Babin (R-TX)
  • Scott DesJarlais (R-TN)
  • Bob Gibbs (R-OH)

Subjects

  • Civil actions and liability
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Insurance industry and regulation
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