Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:46 PMSummary of Bill HR 892
Bill 117 HR 892, also known as the Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021, aims to strengthen protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions in the United States. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals with pre-existing conditions cannot be denied coverage or charged higher premiums by insurance companies.Under the provisions of the bill, insurance companies would be prohibited from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, or asthma. Additionally, insurance companies would be prohibited from charging higher premiums based on an individual's health status.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that individuals with pre-existing conditions have access to essential health benefits, such as prescription drugs, maternity care, and mental health services. Furthermore, the bill aims to improve transparency in the health insurance market by requiring insurance companies to clearly disclose information about coverage options and costs. Overall, the Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021 seeks to provide greater security and peace of mind for individuals with pre-existing conditions, ensuring that they have access to affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Congressional Summary of HR 892
Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021
This bill reestablishes requirements for private health insurance plans with respect to preexisting conditions, guaranteed enrollment, and discrimination based on health-related factors if they are repealed by another law.
In such event, the bill prohibits private health insurance plans from (1) limiting or excluding benefits covering preexisting conditions; (2) denying enrollment to employers or individual applicants, subject to specified limits; (3) establishing rules for eligibility based on an individual's health status; or (4) requiring an individual to a pay higher premium than similarly situated individuals enrolled in the plan based the individual's health status. The bill also prohibits plans from collecting genetic information in connection with issuing health insurance and provides requirements for workplace wellness programs connected to health insurance.
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Current Status of Bill HR 892
Bill HR 892 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2021. Bill HR 892 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2021. Bill HR 892's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 8, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 892
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
112Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
112Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 892
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
Disability and health-based discriminationEmployee benefits and pensionsGeneticsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careInsurance industry and regulationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 892
Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit application of pre-existing condition exclusions and to guarantee availability of health insurance coverage in the individual and group market, contingent on the enactment of legislation repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes.Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021Comments
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