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Association Health Plans Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1170| Senate 
| Updated: 4/11/2019
Michael B. Enzi

Michael B. Enzi

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (30)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Association Health Plans Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for certain short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans and association health plans. The bill permits short-term, limited-duration plans to provide coverage for a period of less than 12 months, not including extensions. Under current law, such plans are exempt from certain market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, such as coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions. The bill further permits groups or associations of employers to sponsor fully insured group health plans as if they were employers. Such plans may not discriminate based on the health factors of any prospective plan participant for the purpose of granting an employer's membership in the association or determining a participant's eligibility for benefits or premium amounts.
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Timeline
Apr 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2438-2439)
Apr 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2294
Introduced in House
  • April 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2438-2439)


  • April 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2294
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4484: FLEX Act
  • HR 116-2294: Association Health Plans Act of 2019
Employee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessSelf-employedSmall business

Association Health Plans Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1170| Senate 
| Updated: 4/11/2019
Association Health Plans Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for certain short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans and association health plans. The bill permits short-term, limited-duration plans to provide coverage for a period of less than 12 months, not including extensions. Under current law, such plans are exempt from certain market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, such as coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions. The bill further permits groups or associations of employers to sponsor fully insured group health plans as if they were employers. Such plans may not discriminate based on the health factors of any prospective plan participant for the purpose of granting an employer's membership in the association or determining a participant's eligibility for benefits or premium amounts.
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Timeline
Apr 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2438-2439)
Apr 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2294
Introduced in House
  • April 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2438-2439)


  • April 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2294
    Introduced in House
Michael B. Enzi

Michael B. Enzi

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (30)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4484: FLEX Act
  • HR 116-2294: Association Health Plans Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessSelf-employedSmall business