HR 30 · 103th Congress · Health

Universal Health Benefits Empowerment and Partnership Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Grandy, Fred [R-IA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.(1993-02-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Universal Access to Health Coverage Title II: Medical and Health Insurance Information Reform Title III: MEWA Enforcement Improvements Universal Health Benefits Empowerment and Partnership Act of 1993 - Title I: Universal Access to Health Coverage - (Sec. 101) Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for universal coverage under group health plans and statewide accessible (or State-based) 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 statewide accessible health benefit systems, including reporting, participation, benefits, contribution, reciprocity, and coverage. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prescribe regulations for such systems. Provides for coverage by such systems of uninsurable risks and preexisting conditions. (Sec. 102) Allows States to establish certain State-based systems in the absence of statewide access to coverage. Provides for recognition of certain substitute basic health benefits systems. Directs the Secretary of HHS to establish a p…

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3 Republicans