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Association Health Plans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4547| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2021
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (8)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Association Health Plans Act of 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2294
Association Health Plans Act of 2019
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-896
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2294
    Association Health Plans Act of 2019


  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-896
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8588: Fair Care Act of 2022
  • S 117-896: Association Health Plans Act of 2021

Association Health Plans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4547| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2021
Association Health Plans Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2294
Association Health Plans Act of 2019
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-896
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2294
    Association Health Plans Act of 2019


  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-896
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (8)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8588: Fair Care Act of 2022
  • S 117-896: Association Health Plans Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted