House Bill 6532
116th Congress(2019-2020)
COVID Special Enrollment Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6532
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
COVID Special Enrollment Act of 2020
This bill establishes a special health plan enrollment period during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The special enrollment period applies to plans offered through health insurance exchanges and is available to eligible individuals for eight weeks beginning one week after this bill is enacted. The bill also funds outreach activities for the Department of Health and Human Services to notify individuals about the special enrollment period.
April 17, 2020
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04/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:11 PM