Association Health Plans Act of 2021

Senate Bill 896 - Association Health Plans Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:47:37Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 896 Association Health Plans Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 896

Association Health Plans Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for certain short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans and association health plans.

The bill permits short-term, limited-duration plans to provide coverage for a period of less than 12 months, not including extensions. Under current law, such plans are exempt from certain market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, such as coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions.

The bill further permits groups or associations of employers to sponsor fully insured group health plans as if they were employers. Such plans may not discriminate based on the health factors of any prospective plan participant for the purpose of granting an employer's membership in the association or determining a participant's eligibility for benefits or premium amounts.

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Current Status of Bill S 896

Bill S 896 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2021. Bill S 896 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 23, 2021. Bill S 896's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 896

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 896

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Self-employed

- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 896

Association Health Plans Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to establish additional criteria for determining when employers may join together in a group or association of employers that will be treated as an employer under section 3(5) of such Act for purposes of sponsoring a group health plan, and for other purposes.

Association Health Plans Act of 2021