HR 3432 · 98th Congress · Health
Health Care Coverage for Unemployed Workers Act of 1983
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.(1983-07-14)
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Health Care Coverage for Unemployed Workers Act of 1983 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that for an employer's contribution to a group health plan to be deductible the group health plan must: (1) provide a 30-day open enrollment period for each married employee whose spouse loses coverage under a group health plan due to the involuntary termination of the spouse's employment; (2) provide an employee who is laid-off or separated (other than for cause) with coverage for 90 days of either the current group policy or a lesser benefit package at the option of the employee; and (3) provide an ex-employee the option to convert to individual health insurance coverage without evidence of insurability. Adds a new title XXI to the Social Security Act entitled "Health Assistance for the Unemployed". Authorizes appropriations under Part A of title XXI (Block Grants for State Health Assistance to Counties for the Unemployed) to carry out the provisions of Part A for FY 1983 through FY 1985. Makes allotments to the States to be used to assist organized community efforts that provide health care to unemployed individuals. Limits the use of such funds to the provision of supplies, equ…
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