HOUSE 710115th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2017
- Last Action
- 2/8/2017
Actions
- 2017-02-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2017-01-27Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2017-01-27Introduced in House
- 2017-01-27Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2017-01-27 (00)
Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2017
This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to revise the grace period that health insurers must provide to recipients of premium subsidies before discontinuing health coverage for nonpayment of premiums. The grace period is shortened from 3 months to 30 days unless state law includes an applicable grace period.Cosponsors (4)
- Gregg Harper (R-MS)
- Jeb Hensarling (R-TX)
- Ann Wagner (R-MO)
- Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE)
Subjects
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- State and local government operations
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