Improving Awareness of Health Coverage Options Act

House Bill 6130 - Improving Awareness of Health Coverage Options Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T02:12:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6130 Improving Awareness of Health Coverage Options Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 2:12 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6130

Improving Awareness of Health Coverage Options Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise and publish on its website notice about the availability of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) continuation of health insurance coverage for employees losing job-based coverage. Such notice must explain specified enrollment information with respect to such coverage, such as (1) eligibility for financial assistance, (2) the option to enroll in a qualified plan through a health insurance exchange, (3) minimum coverage requirements of such qualified health plans, and (4) limitations on enrollment in a qualified health plan after terminating COBRA coverage.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6130

Bill HR 6130 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6130 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6130's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6130

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6130

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Consumer affairs

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Government information and archives

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6130

Improving Awareness of Health Coverage Options Act

To require the Secretary of Labor to update the model COBRA continuation coverage general notice and the model COBRA continuation coverage election notice, and for other purposes.

Improving Awareness of Health Coverage Options Act