HCONRES 246 · 103th Congress · Health

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the denial or limitation of health insurance coverage or benefits on the basis of preexisting medical conditions.

Introduced 1994-05-05· Sponsored by Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.(1994-05-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that any legislation enacted to provide for national health care reform should: (1) prohibit the denial of health insurance coverage to, or limitation of coverage or benefits for, any individual or family on the basis of a preexisting medical condition; (2) prohibit charging an unreasonable amount for such coverage and benefits on the basis of a preexisting medical condition; and (3) include among the individuals and families protected by such prohibitions those who wish to acquire health insurance coverage and benefits from an entity other than their current health care provider.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent