HR 4519 · 103th Congress · Health
Small Business Health Insurance Choice Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: See H.R.3600.(1994-08-02)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Improved Access to Affordable Health Care Subtitle A: Increased Availability and Continuity of Health Coverage for Employees and Their Families Subtitle B: Preemption of Scope of State Regulation Subtitle C: Health Deduction Fairness Title II: Removing Anti-Trust Impediments Small Business Health Insurance Choice Act - Title I: Improved Access to Affordable Health Care - Subtitle A: Increased Availability And Continuity of Health Coverage of Health Coverage for Employees and their Families - Prohibits a group health plan limiting coverage or excluding from coverage based on a pre-existing condition if: (1) the condition was not diagnosed within three months before coverage; (2) the limitation or exclusion extends over more than six months after coverage; (3) the limitation or exclusion applies to an individual who, as of the date of birth, was covered; or (4) the limitation or exclusion relates to pregnancy. Sets forth continuity of coverage provisions. Prohibits a plan from cancelling coverage or denying renewal, except for such reasons as nonpayment of premiums, fraud, or because the plan no longer provides coverage in a geographic area. Provides for e…
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Cosponsors (9)
2 Democrats7 Republicans