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A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to reduce fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans, and for other purposes.

8/21/2024, 1:26 AM

Summary of Bill S 4767

Bill 118 s 4767 aims to make changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in order to decrease the number of fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans. The bill seeks to address issues related to individuals providing false information when applying for health insurance coverage, which can lead to increased costs and inefficiencies within the healthcare system.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would require the Department of Health and Human Services to implement additional verification measures to ensure that individuals enrolling in qualified health plans are providing accurate and truthful information. This would help to prevent individuals from fraudulently obtaining health insurance coverage and receiving benefits to which they are not entitled.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination between federal and state agencies in order to better detect and prevent fraudulent enrollments. This would involve sharing information and resources to more effectively identify and address instances of fraud within the healthcare system. Overall, Bill 118 s 4767 aims to strengthen the integrity of the healthcare system by reducing fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans. By implementing additional verification measures and improving coordination between agencies, the bill seeks to protect the integrity of the healthcare system and ensure that resources are being used efficiently and effectively.

Current Status of Bill S 4767

Bill S 4767 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 24, 2024. Bill S 4767 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 24, 2024.  Bill S 4767's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4767

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4767

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4767

A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to reduce fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to reduce fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans, and for other purposes.

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