HR 5050 · 102th Congress · Health
UniMed Act of 1992
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.(1992-05-19)
Plain Language Summary
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Universal Medical Care Act of 1992 - UniMed Act of 1992 - Creates the UniMed program with three components: MediWorkers, MediKids, and MediWrap. Title I: MediWorkers Component of UniMed Program - Subtitle A: Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require each employer to provide coverage to each eligible full-time employee or spouse. Provides for consumer protection by: (1) regulating claims procedures; (2) requiring certain disclosures; and (3) prohibiting financial arrangements between group health plans and physicians having the effect of reducing or limiting services. Sets forth procedures and requirements for group health plan certification by the Health Benefits Board (Board) established under this Act. Requires: (1) the Board to establish minimum quality standards; and (2) each plan to issue a health plan card to each covered individual. Mandates coverage of certain core services, including: (1) inpatient and outpatient hospital services; (2) physician and community health clinic services and certain other health professional services; (3) certain inpatient and outpatient mental health services; (4) certain alcoh…
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