Universal Health Benefits Empowerment and Partnership Act of 1991

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Universal Health Benefits Empowerment and Partnership Act of 1991 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for universal coverage under group health plans and State health benefits systems. Requires employers to offer coverage for eligible individuals under basic group health plans or group health payroll deduction plans. Sets forth requirements for State health benefit systems, including reporting, participation, benefits, and contribution requirements. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prescribe regulations for State systems. Provides for State health benefits system coverage for uninsurable risks and preexisting conditions. Provides for certain basic health benefits systems as alternatives to State health benefits systems. Directs the Secretary of HHS to establish a program of grants to State health benefits systems and alternative basic health benefits systems in order to facilitate the effectuation of universal coverage. Authorizes appropriations. Preempts State laws which mandate certain health benefits or restrict managed medical care under employee welfare benefit plans. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) …