HR 439 · 104th Congress · Health

Health Insurance Equity Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-01-09· Sponsored by Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(1995-02-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Health Insurance Equity Act of 1995 - Amends the Social Security Act to add a new title XXI (Standards for Health Coverage). Prohibits an insurer or group health plan providing health coverage from denying, limiting, or conditioning health services coverage or benefits, or varying premiums, based on an individual's health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, medical history, or lack of evidence of insurability. Permits coverage exclusion of a preexisting condition for the first six months only. Prohibits such exclusion for: (1) services to newborns covered at the time of birth; or (2) treatment of conditions relating to pregnancy. Provides for the crediting of previous coverage. Specifies terms under which a health insurer providing coverage to individuals or small employers may cease from enrolling new individuals or small employers because the insurer's financial or provider capacity to serve current beneficiaries will be impaired if required to enroll additional beneficiaries. Defines small employer as one with fewer than 50 employees who normally perform, on a monthly basis, at least 30 hours of service per week. Prohibits: (1) denial of coverage renewal except fo…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican