A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Health Coverage Choice Act," aims to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act. The primary purpose of the legislation is to establish a specific definition for short-term limited duration insurance. Under this proposal, such insurance would be defined by its expiration date and its total duration. The bill was introduced by Mr. Biggs of Arizona.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this lower what people pay for private health insurance?
The bill formalizes the definition of short-term limited duration insurance which may increase consumer options for lower-cost temporary coverage.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
By defining short-term insurance, the bill may provide low-income individuals with more accessible, albeit temporary, coverage options.
- Scored +1
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The clear definition of short-term insurance may offer middle-income families more flexible temporary coverage choices.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The bill provides a clear definition for short-term limited duration insurance under Section 2 of the Act. This definition specifies that coverage must have an expiration date less than 12 months after the original effective date and a total duration of no more than 3 years, including renewals or extensions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — By defining short-term insurance, the bill may provide low-income individuals with more accessible, albeit temporary, coverage options. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The clear definition of short-term insurance may offer middle-income families more flexible temporary coverage choices.
- Healthcare
- Does this lower what people pay for private health insurance? — The bill formalizes the definition of short-term limited duration insurance which may increase consumer options for lower-cost temporary coverage.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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