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Closing Health Coverage Gaps for Public Servants Act

3/13/2024, 1:54 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3796

Closing Health Coverage Gaps for Public Servants Act

This bill eliminates the ability for nonfederal governmental group health plans to opt out of certain coverage requirements, such as parity in providing benefits for mental health and substance use disorder benefits.

Current Status of Bill S 3796

Bill S 3796 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2022. Bill S 3796 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 10, 2022.  Bill S 3796's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 10, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3796

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3796

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee benefits and pensions
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3796

Closing Health Coverage Gaps for Public Servants Act
Closing Health Coverage Gaps for Public Servants Act
A bill to eliminate the opt-out for nonfederal governmental health plans.

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