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Rapid Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccine Act of 2020
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
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 6299
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
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6299
Rapid Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccine Act of 2020
To 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6299
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