HR 5541
117th Congress
House
Taxation
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Income tax deductions
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act
Introduced: October 8, 2021
Introduced by:
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act
This bill extends until December 31, 2023, the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. It also provides a high deductible health plan safe harbor for the absence of a deductible for certain primary care services provided in any plan year beginning on or before December 31, 2023 (COVID-19 emergency period).
The Government Accountability Office must complete a study, and report on, the effects of the safe harbor for certain primary care services provided during the COVID-19 emergency period.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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