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Better Information Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5809
Better Information Act of 2020
This bill requires private health insurance plans to include on insurance membership cards the
- hospital nearest to the primary residence of the plan holder,
- contact information for customer service,
- deductible amount applicable to the plan holder,
- out-of-pocket maximum applicable to the plan holder, and
- cost-sharing amount for in-network emergency or urgent care services applicable to the plan holder.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5809
Bill HR 5809 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5809 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5809's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 7, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5809
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5809
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health information and medical records
- Hospital care
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Telephone and wireless communication
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5809
Better Information Act of 2020
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers to include certain information on any health insurance membership card issued by such plan or issuer.
Better Information Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5809
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