Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 9572, also known as the Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act, aims to strengthen the enforcement of health coverage laws in the United States. The bill focuses on ensuring that individuals and families have access to affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Health Coverage Enforcement Task Force, which will be responsible for investigating and enforcing violations of health coverage laws. This task force will work closely with federal and state agencies to identify and address instances of non-compliance with health insurance regulations.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve transparency in health coverage, such as requiring insurance companies to provide clear and accurate information about coverage options, costs, and benefits to consumers. This will help individuals make informed decisions about their health insurance plans. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to strengthen oversight of health insurance providers, ensuring that they are complying with all relevant laws and regulations. This will help protect consumers from unfair practices and ensure that they receive the coverage they are entitled to. Overall, the Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act aims to enhance the enforcement of health coverage laws in the United States, ensuring that individuals and families have access to affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 9572

Introduced on
2024-09-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/12/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 9572, also known as the Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act, aims to strengthen the enforcement of health coverage laws in the United States. The bill focuses on ensuring that individuals and families have access to affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Health Coverage Enforcement Task Force, which will be responsible for investigating and enforcing violations of health coverage laws. This task force will work closely with federal and state agencies to identify and address instances of non-compliance with health insurance regulations.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve transparency in health coverage, such as requiring insurance companies to provide clear and accurate information about coverage options, costs, and benefits to consumers. This will help individuals make informed decisions about their health insurance plans. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to strengthen oversight of health insurance providers, ensuring that they are complying with all relevant laws and regulations. This will help protect consumers from unfair practices and ensure that they receive the coverage they are entitled to. Overall, the Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act aims to enhance the enforcement of health coverage laws in the United States, ensuring that individuals and families have access to affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.