Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act

House Bill 5291 - Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5291 Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5291

Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act

This bill revises the method for determining the annual per capita change in health insurance premiums for the purpose of determining the premium adjustment percentage that is used to establish the annual limits on cost sharing for health insurance plans.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5291

Bill HR 5291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2019. Bill HR 5291 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2019. Bill HR 5291's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 4, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5291

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5291

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Income tax credits

- Insurance industry and regulation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5291

Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set forth a method of determining annual updates to premium tax credit eligibility and maximum out-of-pocket limits.

Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability Act