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Association Health Plans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-896| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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

S 116-1170
Association Health Plans Act of 2019
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4547
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1170
    Association Health Plans Act of 2019


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • July 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4547
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-742: FLEX Act
  • HR 117-4547: Association Health Plans Act of 2021
  • HR 117-8588: Fair Care Act of 2022
Employee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessSelf-employedSmall business

Association Health Plans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-896| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
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

S 116-1170
Association Health Plans Act of 2019
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4547
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1170
    Association Health Plans Act of 2019


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • July 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4547
    Introduced in House
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-742: FLEX Act
  • HR 117-4547: Association Health Plans Act of 2021
  • HR 117-8588: Fair Care Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessSelf-employedSmall business