Rapid Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccine Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T00:55:45Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6299 Rapid Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccine Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:55 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6299

Rapid Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccine 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 or diagnose COVID-19 within 15 days.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6299

Bill HR 6299 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2020. Bill HR 6299 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2020. Bill HR 6299's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 19, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6299

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6299

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Health

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Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6299

Rapid Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccine Act of 2020To provide for the rapid coverage of preventive services and vaccines for COVID-19.Rapid Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccine Act of 2020

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