HR 3112 114th Congress House

Be Open Act

Official title: To repeal a requirement that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer's health benefits plan.

Introduced: July 16, 2015 Introduced by: Stefanik, Elise M. Republican · New York See on congress.gov

Labor and Employment Employee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and access

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Jul 16, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Jul 16, 2015

Introduced in House

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Latest action July 16, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Better Enrollment Options Protect Employee Needs Act or the Be Open Act

This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to repeal the requirement that employers with more than 200 full-time employees that offer enrollment in one or more health benefits plans automatically enroll all new full-time employees in one of those plans.

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