Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2020

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3383 Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions 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, 11:23 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3383

Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2020

This bill establishes severability between provisions relating to the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage (i.e., the individual mandate) and other provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Specifically, the bill provides that if the individual mandate is found to be illegal or incapable of being enforced, such findings do not affect the validity of other provisions relating to (1) the availability and renewability of coverage, or (2) the prohibitions against discriminatory coverage practices based on preexisting conditions or health status.

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Current Status of Bill S 3383

Bill S 3383 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2020. Bill S 3383 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2020. Bill S 3383's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 3, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3383

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3383

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Insurance industry and regulation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3383

Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2020

A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans continue to be prohibited.