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To waive the essential health benefits requirements for certain States.

USA115th CongressHR-208| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2017
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Health Care Opportunities Act This bill waives certain health insurance benefit requirements in states with a county where only one health insurer offers individual coverage. In these states, health plans are not required to provide essential health benefits to be offered in the individual or small group market or through the health insurance exchange. (Plans offered in the individual market or through an exchange fulfill the requirement for individuals to maintain minimum essential coverage.)
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessState and local government operations

To waive the essential health benefits requirements for certain States.

USA115th CongressHR-208| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2017
Ensuring Health Care Opportunities Act This bill waives certain health insurance benefit requirements in states with a county where only one health insurer offers individual coverage. In these states, health plans are not required to provide essential health benefits to be offered in the individual or small group market or through the health insurance exchange. (Plans offered in the individual market or through an exchange fulfill the requirement for individuals to maintain minimum essential coverage.)
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessState and local government operations