H.R. 1915 (112th): State Compact Health Choice Act of 2011

Introduced:
May 13, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Morgan Griffith [R-VA9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 13, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 13, 2011
Referred to Committee May 13, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend subtitle D of title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to clarify Congressional consent to and expand flexibility for interstate health choice compacts.

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Last updated May 13, 2011.
4 pages

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5/13/2011--Introduced.
State Compact Health Choice Act of 2011 - Eliminates the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to regulate health care choice compacts, which are agreements between two or more states to allow health plans that comply with one state's laws to be offered in the individual market in all such states.
Gives Congress's consent to such compacts.
Removes the requirement that a health plan under such a compact be a qualified health plan.
Authorizes Congress to revoke consent for such compacts by passing a joint resolution.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt an individual covered under a plan subject to such a compact from the requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage.

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