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A bill to provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes.
5/2/2024, 6:11 AM
Summary of Bill S 4231
Bill 118 s 4231, also known as the Medicare part E public health plans bill, aims to create a new public health insurance option under the Medicare program. This bill is designed to provide Americans with an additional choice for their healthcare coverage, with the goal of increasing access to affordable and quality healthcare services.
Under this proposed legislation, the new Medicare part E public health plans would be available to individuals and families who are not eligible for other forms of public health insurance, such as Medicaid or Medicare. These plans would be administered by the federal government and would offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, and mental health services.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the new public health plans are affordable for all Americans, with subsidies available for low-income individuals and families. Additionally, the legislation includes measures to improve the quality of care provided under the new plans, such as increased oversight and accountability for healthcare providers. Overall, Bill 118 s 4231 seeks to expand access to healthcare for all Americans by creating a new public health insurance option that is affordable, comprehensive, and of high quality.
Under this proposed legislation, the new Medicare part E public health plans would be available to individuals and families who are not eligible for other forms of public health insurance, such as Medicaid or Medicare. These plans would be administered by the federal government and would offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, and mental health services.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the new public health plans are affordable for all Americans, with subsidies available for low-income individuals and families. Additionally, the legislation includes measures to improve the quality of care provided under the new plans, such as increased oversight and accountability for healthcare providers. Overall, Bill 118 s 4231 seeks to expand access to healthcare for all Americans by creating a new public health insurance option that is affordable, comprehensive, and of high quality.
Current Status of Bill S 4231
Bill S 4231 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 1, 2024. Bill S 4231 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 1, 2024. Bill S 4231's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4231
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4231
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4231
A bill to provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes.
A bill to provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes.
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