Senate Bill 1976
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Increasing Access to Care Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 17, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1976
Congress
115
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Increasing Access to Care Act
This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to eliminate restrictions on who may purchase catastrophic health plans.
Catastrophic health plans do not cover any benefits, other than three primary care visits per year, before the deductible is met; such plans are generally characterized by lower premiums and higher deductibles. Currently, only individuals who are younger than 30 years of age or who have a hardship exemption may purchase such plans.
October 17, 2017
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10/17/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
10/17/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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