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Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2001

Introduced: June 26, 2001 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Became law

Oct 17, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8027)

Jul 6, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jun 26, 2001

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jun 26, 2001

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 17, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8027)

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