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Better Information Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5809| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2020
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Kelly (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Better Information Act of 2020 This bill requires private health insurance plans to include on insurance membership cards the hospital nearest to the primary residence of the plan holder, contact information for customer service, deductible amount applicable to the plan holder, out-of-pocket maximum applicable to the plan holder, and cost-sharing amount for in-network emergency or urgent care services applicable to the plan holder.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.
  • February 7, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 7, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5826: Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5192: Know Where to Go in an Emergency Act of 2019
Emergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHospital careInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication

Better Information Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5809| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2020
Better Information Act of 2020 This bill requires private health insurance plans to include on insurance membership cards the hospital nearest to the primary residence of the plan holder, contact information for customer service, deductible amount applicable to the plan holder, out-of-pocket maximum applicable to the plan holder, and cost-sharing amount for in-network emergency or urgent care services applicable to the plan holder.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 7, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.
  • February 7, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 7, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Kelly (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5826: Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5192: Know Where to Go in an Emergency Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHospital careInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication