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Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:14 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 6231
Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020
This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnostic tests for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without imposing cost sharing. The requirement applies only: (1) to tests designated by the Department of Health and Human Services, and (2) during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020.
The bill also shortens to 15 business days the time frame under which the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices must issue a recommendation after a vaccine intended to treat or prevent COVID-19 is licensed by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6231
Bill HR 6231 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6231 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6231's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 12, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6231
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6231
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Advisory bodies
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- 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 6231
Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020
To ensure affordable coverage of certain vaccines and testing services under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6231
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