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Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4263

Bill 117 HR 4263, also known as the Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that patients have access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare coverage, regardless of their pre-existing conditions or other factors that may have previously limited their access to care.

The Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021 aims to strengthen protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions by prohibiting insurance companies from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on these conditions. This would help ensure that all Americans have access to the healthcare they need, regardless of their medical history.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve transparency in healthcare pricing by requiring providers to disclose the cost of services upfront, allowing patients to make more informed decisions about their care. This would help prevent surprise medical bills and ensure that patients are not faced with unexpected financial burdens. Overall, the Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021 is focused on improving access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare for all Americans. By addressing issues such as pre-existing conditions and healthcare pricing transparency, this bill aims to ensure that patients are able to receive the care they need without facing unnecessary barriers or financial hardships.

Congressional Summary of HR 4263

Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021

This bill allows certain off-campus departments of providers to be included in the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services. Providers must attest that the department was previously considered on-campus or otherwise met applicable requirements, but is now off-campus due to the provider's forced relocation to meet patient needs.

Current Status of Bill HR 4263

Bill HR 4263 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4263 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2021.  Bill HR 4263's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 1, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4263

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 HR 4263

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4263

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an exception to the definition of an off-campus outpatient department of a provider under the Medicare program for certain departments of a provider if such provider was forced to relocate its campus.
Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021
Patient Parity Protection Act of 2021

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