Rapid Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines Act

Hozzl · 2022-03-02T16:13:00Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3505 Rapid Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/2/2022, 4:13 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3505

Rapid Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines Act

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 S 3505

Bill S 3505 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2020. Bill S 3505 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 17, 2020. Bill S 3505's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 17, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3505

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3505

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Health

Potential Impact Areas

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 S 3505

Rapid Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines ActRapid Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines ActA bill to require private health insurance to rapidly cover preventive services and vaccines related to the coronavirus.

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