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Pathway to Universal Coverage Act of 2019

Introduced: April 3, 2019 Introduced by: Bera, Ami Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Apr 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 3, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Apr 3, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pathway to Universal Coverage Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for states to promote health insurance enrollment. Specifically, states may use grants to (1) automatically enroll individuals who are eligible for a premium assistance tax credit, (2) invest in data-collection technology, (3) establish a statewide requirement to purchase minimum coverage, and (4) study the feasibility of developing a state plan to increase health insurance enrollment.

Private insurance issuers and states must report monthly to HHS about individuals who disenroll from coverage, including Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

What's happening now April 4, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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