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Care That’s Fair Act

12/31/2022, 5:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4554

The Care That's Fair Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 4554, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address issues related to healthcare affordability and accessibility for all Americans.

One of the key provisions of the Care That's Fair Act is the establishment of a new federal program that would provide financial assistance to individuals and families who are struggling to afford healthcare coverage. This program would be designed to help lower-income individuals and families access quality healthcare services without facing financial hardship.

Additionally, the bill aims to address disparities in healthcare access and quality by promoting the use of evidence-based practices and increasing funding for programs that support underserved communities. This includes initiatives to improve healthcare outcomes for minority populations and individuals living in rural areas. Furthermore, the Care That's Fair Act includes provisions to strengthen consumer protections and increase transparency in the healthcare system. This includes measures to prevent surprise medical billing, improve price transparency, and enhance oversight of insurance companies to ensure they are providing fair and affordable coverage to their policyholders. Overall, the Care That's Fair Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Americans. It addresses key issues related to healthcare affordability, quality, and transparency, with the goal of improving health outcomes for individuals and families across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 4554

Care That's Fair Act

This bill authorizes and provides funds for a grant program to analyze racial and ethnic disparities or other factors that may affect health outcomes for Medicaid enrollees. Specifically, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may award grants to states to analyze (1) variations in health care outcomes and utilization that are related to race and ethnicity for clinically similar enrollees, or (2) clinical and social factors that contribute to poor infant and maternal health outcomes for enrollees.

Current Status of Bill HR 4554

Bill HR 4554 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4554 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2021.  Bill HR 4554's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4554

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4554

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4554

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide grants for support for States to identify and act on racial disparities, and for other purposes.
Care That’s Fair Act
Care That’s Fair Act

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