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Patient Refunds for Bad Denials Act of 2026
5/13/2026, 7:50 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8442
The bill titled "To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish civil liability for health insurance issuers with high levels of claims denials," designated as H.R. 8442 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 22, 2026, aims to introduce civil liability measures for health insurance companies that frequently deny claims, proposing potential changes to existing regulations under the Public Health Service Act.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8442
Bill HR 8442 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2026. Bill HR 8442 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2026. Bill HR 8442's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 22, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8442
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8442
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8442
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish civil liability for health insurance issuers with high levels of claims denials.
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish civil liability for health insurance issuers with high levels of claims denials.
Comments
Rocky Zhao
1,147
5 months ago
I dunno bout this bill. Who benefits from it?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8442
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