HR 4250 · 105th Congress · Health
Patient Protection Act of 1998
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EnactedLatest: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure tabled in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50-47. Record Vote No: 311. (consideration: CR S12100)(1998-10-09)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Subtitle A: Patient Protections Subtitle B: Patient Access to Information Subtitle C: New Procedures and Access to Courts for Grievances Arising under Group Health Plans Subtitle D: Affordable Health Coverage for Employees of Small Businesses Title II: Amendments to Public Health Service Act Subtitle A: Patient Protections and Point of Service Coverage Requirements Subtitle B: Patient Access to Information Subtitle C: HealthMarts Subtitle D: Community Health Organizations Title III: Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Subtitle A: Patient Protections Subtitle B: Patient Access to Information Subtitle C: Medical Savings Accounts Title IV: Health Care Lawsuit Reform Subtitle A: General Provisions Subtitle B: Uniform Standards for Health Care Liability Actions Title V: Confidentiality of Health Information Title VI: Medical Savings Accounts for Federal Employees Patient Protection Act of 1998 - Title I: Amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 - Subtitle A: Patient Protections - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit …
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4250, Patient Protection Act of 1998
Jul 24, 1998Preliminary cost estimate for the bill with proposed amendment
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Cosponsors (20)
20 Republicans