Health Care Choice Act of 2015

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Explore the details of House Bill 543 Health Care Choice Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 543

Health Care Choice Act of 2015

Repeals the health insurance and health coverage expansion requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related requirements of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Restores provisions of law amended or repealed by those provisions.

Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide that the laws of the state designated by a health insurance issuer (primary state) apply to individual health insurance coverage offered by that issuer in the primary state and in any other state (secondary state), but only if the coverage and issuer comply with the conditions of this Act.

Exempts issuers from any secondary state's laws that would prohibit or regulate the operation of the issuer in that state, subject to certain restrictions imposed by that state.

Gives sole jurisdiction to the primary state to enforce the primary state's covered laws in the primary state and any secondary state.

Requires the Government Accountability Office to study the effect of this Act on specified health insurance issues.

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Current Status of Bill HR 543

Bill HR 543 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2015. Bill HR 543 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2015. Bill HR 543's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 29, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 543

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 543

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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Accounting and auditingComprehensive health careCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInsurance industry and regulationIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 543

Health Care Choice Act of 2015To repeal title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce.Health Care Choice Act of 2015

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