S 587 · 93th Congress · Health

National Catastrophic Illness Protection Act

Introduced 1973-01-29· Sponsored by Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1973-01-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Catastrophic Illness Protection Act - Part A: General Provisions - Sets forth the findings of the Congress that there are still many individuals who cannot secure or cannot afford adequate health insurance protection is available to help meet the costs of a catastrophic illness or disease. Establishes as the policy of Congress the need for a National Catastrophic illness Insurance program to encourage State and private insurers in the development of policies which will meet the problems set forth in the statement of findings. PART B: Establishment of Program; State Plans - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to establish and carry out a National Catastrophic Illness Insurance Program. Provides that the program shall involve the creation of State-wide plans providing extended health insurance, and that the Federal Government will reinsure insurers and pool of insurers who offer such insurance. Requires all plans to include: (1) that extended health insurance be available to all reasonable, subject only to deductibles authorized in this Act; (2) that where an insurer does not agree to write a policy of extended insurance, or does so under various limiti…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Republicans