S 2359 · 94th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

A bill to provide for equal treatment for all persons entering into health insurance agreements.

Introduced 1975-09-17· Sponsored by Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN]· 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 the Judiciary.(1975-09-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Equity in Health Insurance Act - Prohibits any person who uses the mails or any means of interstate transportation or communication to contract or to advertise services in contracting to provide health insurance from denying or limiting the insurance normally written solely because of the insured's sex or marital status. Requires any such insurance agent to include in any health insurance policy: (1) optional maternity benefits for dependents of the insured; (2) a provision for notice to dependents when they are no longer covered by such policy; and (3) provision of such insurance to part-time employees when made available on a group basis.…

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Cosponsors (8)

6 Democrats2 Republicans