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Association Health Plans Act of 2019

Introduced: April 12, 2019 Introduced by: Walberg, Tim Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov

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Apr 12, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Apr 12, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Association Health Plans Act of 2019

This bill provides statutory authority for certain short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans and association health plans.

The bill permits short-term, limited-duration plans to provide coverage for a period of less than 12 months, not including extensions. Under current law, such plans are exempt from certain market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, such as coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions.

The bill further permits groups or associations of employers to sponsor fully insured group health plans as if they were employers. Such plans may not discriminate based on the health factors of any prospective plan participant for the purpose of granting an employer's membership in the association or determining a participant's eligibility for benefits or premium amounts.

What's happening now April 12, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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