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HR 2497 107th Congress House

Managed Care Bill of Rights for Consumers Act of 2001

Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to establish certain requirements for managed care plans.

Introduced: July 12, 2001 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 2, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Jul 31, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 12, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Jul 12, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 2, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Managed Care Bill of Rights for Consumers Act of 2001 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to set forth requirements for managed care plans, including requirements concerning: (1) prohibiting limiting services (if covered) that are medically necessary and appropriate; (2) second opinions; (3) choice of providers and specialists; (4) continuation of coverage; (5) coverage of emergency services without regard to whether the provider has an arrangement with the plan and without prior authorization; (6) prohibiting financial incentives to reduce or limit medically necessary services; (7) prohibiting agreements between plans and health professionals restricting medical communications between health professionals and their patients; (8) grievance and appeals procedures; (9) prohibiting discrimination against enrollees or providers on the basis of health status, anticipated need for services, and other specified reasons; (10) confidentiality; and (11) prescription drugs.

Establishes a Managed Care Consumer Advisory Commission to assist consumers in assessing services, understanding and exercising their rights and responsibilities, and making an informed and appropriate plan choice.

Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require a group health plan (and a health insurance issuer offering group coverage) to comply with the above amendments to the Public Health Service Act.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2497: Managed Care Bill of Rights for Consumers Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2497/
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"H.R. 2497: Managed Care Bill of Rights for Consumers Act of 2001." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2497/.
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