HR 2315 · 107th Congress · Health

Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-06-26· Sponsored by Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8027)(2002-10-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2001 - Sets forth provisions concerning group health plans and health insurers and the provision of certain advice and care, including: (1) emergency care; (2) obstetric and gynecological care; (3) specialists care; (4) prescription drugs; (5) participation in approved clinical trials; and (6) health plan information. Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to, among other things: (1) provide for review and appeal of health plan decisions; (2) provide penalties for health plans failing to provide benefits; (3) provide for patient protection standards; (4) repeal the limitation on the number of Archer Medical Savings Accounts and increase the deduction for contributions to such accounts; and (5) set forth rules governing association health plans.…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 2315, Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2001

Jul 20, 2001

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as introduced in the House on June 26, 2001</p>

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H.R. 2315, Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2001

Jul 20, 2001

Cost estimate for the bill as introduced in the House on June 26, 2001

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat19 Republicans