To establish an Individual Market Reinsurance fund to provide funding for State individual market stabilization reinsurance programs.
USA115th CongressHR-3311| House
| Updated: 7/19/2017
James R. Langevin
Democratic Representative
Rhode Island
Cosponsors (9)
Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act This bill establishes and provides funds for an individual market stabilization reinsurance program to be administered in each state by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Under the program, HHS shall make reinsurance payments to health insurance issuers with respect to high-cost individuals enrolled in certain qualified health plans offered by the issuers. HHS shall award grants to states or nonprofit community-based organizations to raise awareness of, and encourage enrollment in, qualified health plans.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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To establish an Individual Market Reinsurance fund to provide funding for State individual market stabilization reinsurance programs.
USA115th CongressHR-3311| House
| Updated: 7/19/2017
Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act This bill establishes and provides funds for an individual market stabilization reinsurance program to be administered in each state by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Under the program, HHS shall make reinsurance payments to health insurance issuers with respect to high-cost individuals enrolled in certain qualified health plans offered by the issuers. HHS shall award grants to states or nonprofit community-based organizations to raise awareness of, and encourage enrollment in, qualified health plans.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
James R. Langevin
Democratic Representative
Rhode Island
Cosponsors (9)
Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
Related Bills
- S 115-1354: A bill to establish an Individual Market Reinsurance fund to provide funding for State individual market stabilization reinsurance programs.
- S 115-1511: A bill to bring stability to the individual insurance market, make insurance coverage more affordable, lower prescription drug prices, and improve Medicaid.
- HR 115-3748: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare, to provide for health insurance market stabilization, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AppropriationsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingIncome tax creditsMedicaidMedicareSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations