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A bill to allow all individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market the option to purchase a lower premium copper plan.

USA115th CongressS-1976| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2017
Tim Scott

Tim Scott

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 17, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 8, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6050
Introduced in House
  • October 17, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 17, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 8, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6050
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6311: Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018
  • HR 115-6937: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve health savings accounts, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-6050: To allow all individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market the option to purchase a lower premium copper plan.
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInsurance industry and regulation

A bill to allow all individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market the option to purchase a lower premium copper plan.

USA115th CongressS-1976| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2017
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.
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Timeline
Oct 17, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 8, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6050
Introduced in House
  • October 17, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 17, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 8, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6050
    Introduced in House
Tim Scott

Tim Scott

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6311: Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018
  • HR 115-6937: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve health savings accounts, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-6050: To allow all individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market the option to purchase a lower premium copper plan.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInsurance industry and regulation