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Covering Coronavirus Test Act of 2020
2/9/2022, 1:42 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 6173
Covering Coronavirus Test Act of 2020
This bill requires health insurance plans to cover diagnostic tests for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without imposing cost sharing.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6173
Bill HR 6173 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2020. Bill HR 6173 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2020. Bill HR 6173's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 10, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6173
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6173
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6173
Covering Coronavirus Test Act of 2020
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to cover COVID-19 testing without cost sharing.
Covering Coronavirus Test Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6173
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