Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020

House Bill 6222 - Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6222 Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6222

Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020

This bill shortens the time frame under which private health insurance plans must cover certain new preventative services related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Under current law, health plans have one year to cover services recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force or the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Under this bill, health plans must cover such services to prevent, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 within 15 days.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6222

Bill HR 6222 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6222 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6222's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6222

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6222

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential 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

- Immunology and vaccination

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6222

Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for coverage of items, services, and immunizations relating to the diagnosis or treatment of COVID-19 under group health plans and health insurance coverage within 15 days of the issuance of a recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force or the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020