HR 5519 · 99th Congress · Labor and Employment

Continuation Health Coverage Technical Amendments of 1986

Introduced 1986-09-16· Sponsored by Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]· 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: Ordered to be Reported.(1986-09-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Continuation Health Coverage Technical Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to make technical amendments relating to continuation of employer-based health insurance coverage. Revises the effect of modifications to plan coverage. Revises the maximum period of continuation coverage. Establishes a grace period for payment of premiums. Provides for termination of continuation coverage upon coverage by another group health plan rather than upon reemployment or remarriage. Entitles each qualified beneficiary to make a separate selection if there is a choice among types of coverage under the plan. Adds a deadline to a certain notice requirement. Revises the definition of group health plan.…

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