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Health Share Transparency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3103| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Health Share Transparency Act of 2025, aims to increase transparency and consumer protection regarding health care sharing ministries (HCSMs) by amending the Public Health Service Act. It establishes comprehensive disclosure requirements for these ministries, ensuring greater accountability and informed decision-making for participants. Under the bill, HCSMs must annually submit detailed financial and operational information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. This data includes financial reserves, claims payment ratios, enrollee numbers, total payments, average out-of-pocket expenses, and claims denial percentages. The Secretary is then required to publish this submitted information on a public website for consumer access. Furthermore, HCSMs must provide specific disclosures to both prospective and current enrollees. This includes clear explanations of complaint and appeal processes, whether arbitration is required, and a prominent disclaimer that reimbursement is not guaranteed and that the ministry is not traditional insurance. These disclosures must be presented prominently , in multiple languages , immediately prior to enrollment, and in an accessible format like 14-point font. The legislation also mandates that any entity enrolling individuals into an HCSM must inform them about alternative health coverage options, such as ACA tax credits, Medicaid, and Medicare, and compare their benefits and protections to those offered by the ministry. Non-compliance with these requirements can result in civil monetary penalties of up to $100 per day per individual. Finally, the Federal Trade Commission is directed to semi-annually disclose consumer complaints against HCSMs, including the ministry's name and details about its operations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8324
Health Share Transparency Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6302
Health Share Transparency Act of 2023
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8324
    Health Share Transparency Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6302
    Health Share Transparency Act of 2023


  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Health Share Transparency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3103| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
This bill, titled the Health Share Transparency Act of 2025, aims to increase transparency and consumer protection regarding health care sharing ministries (HCSMs) by amending the Public Health Service Act. It establishes comprehensive disclosure requirements for these ministries, ensuring greater accountability and informed decision-making for participants. Under the bill, HCSMs must annually submit detailed financial and operational information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. This data includes financial reserves, claims payment ratios, enrollee numbers, total payments, average out-of-pocket expenses, and claims denial percentages. The Secretary is then required to publish this submitted information on a public website for consumer access. Furthermore, HCSMs must provide specific disclosures to both prospective and current enrollees. This includes clear explanations of complaint and appeal processes, whether arbitration is required, and a prominent disclaimer that reimbursement is not guaranteed and that the ministry is not traditional insurance. These disclosures must be presented prominently , in multiple languages , immediately prior to enrollment, and in an accessible format like 14-point font. The legislation also mandates that any entity enrolling individuals into an HCSM must inform them about alternative health coverage options, such as ACA tax credits, Medicaid, and Medicare, and compare their benefits and protections to those offered by the ministry. Non-compliance with these requirements can result in civil monetary penalties of up to $100 per day per individual. Finally, the Federal Trade Commission is directed to semi-annually disclose consumer complaints against HCSMs, including the ministry's name and details about its operations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8324
Health Share Transparency Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6302
Health Share Transparency Act of 2023
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8324
    Health Share Transparency Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6302
    Health Share Transparency Act of 2023


  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted