HR 4519 · 103th Congress · Health

Small Business Health Insurance Choice Act

Introduced 1994-05-26· Sponsored by Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: See H.R.3600.(1994-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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