Health Care Costs And Insurance
US Congress 117th Congress
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage. [HB-32]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage.
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Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 [HB-145]
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that preexisting condition exclusions with respect to enrollment in health insurance coverage and group health plans continue to be prohibited.
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Protecting Life in Crisis Act [HB-28]
To prohibit the expenditure for an abortion of Federal funds authorized or appropriated for preventing, preparing for, or responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
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Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act [HB-64]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption to the individual mandate to maintain health coverage for individuals residing in counties with fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering plans on an Exchange; to require Members of Congress and congressional staff to abide by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act with respect to health insurance coverage; and for other purposes.
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COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act [HB-98]
To provide for the establishment of a COVID-19 Compensation Fund to compensate claimants for harms resulting from suffering from COVID-19, and for other purposes.
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Health Coverage Choice Act [HB-31]
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a definition of short-term limited duration insurance, and for other purposes.
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Freedom for Families Act [HB-53]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for tax-advantaged distributions from health savings accounts during family or medical leave, and for other purposes.
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Patient Access to Medical Foods Act [HB-56]
To amend the Orphan Drug Act with respect to the definition of medical food, and for other purposes.
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CARING for Kids Act Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed for Kids Act [HB-66]
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
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Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act [S.5068]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to award formula and competitive grants for layoff aversion activities, and for other purposes.
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Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2020 [HB-8971]
Authorizes the President to (1) provide assistance, including through international organizations, national governments, and international and local nongovernmental organizations, to address the social, structural, health, and human rights issues that lead to obstetric fistula; and (2) support treatment of obstetric fistula. Such assistance shall promote the global Campaign to End Fistula and the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to health care rights. [SR-273]
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that everyone in the United States has certain rights with respect to health care, including affordable coverage, access to care, transparency and privacy, protection from discrimination, and culturally appropriate care.
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Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID–19 Act of 2020 [S.5007]
Temporarily increases payments to providers under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill provides an additional payment for certain services in 2021 and 2022 if the otherwise applicable payment is less than what it would have been in 2020. The bill applies to services that are payable under the physician fee schedule, excluding specified outpatient evaluation and management services.
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Social Security COVID Correction and Equity Act [S.4986]
A bill to prevent an unintended drop in Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 and the application of the National Average Wage Index, and improve Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits on an emergency basis.
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COVID–19 Cold Storage Expansion Act of 2020 [HB-8921]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse health care providers for costs to obtain and operate certain equipment capable of maintaining cold storage of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines.
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Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Act [S.4964]
Establishes the Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Program to promote entrepreneurship in the most distressed regions of the United States, including those regions affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), by awarding participating fellows a two-year stipend to start and grow a new small business.
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Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Act [HB-8851]
Establishes the Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Program to promote entrepreneurship in the most distressed regions of the United States, including those regions affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), by awarding participating fellows a two-year stipend to start and grow a new small business.
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US Congress 114th Congress
A resolution designating September 22, 2016, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. [SR-593]
A resolution designating September 22, 2016, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. Designates September 22, 2016, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention. Recognizes the: (1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical
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A resolution designating the week of October 9 through October 15, 2016, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients. [SR-591]
A resolution designating the week of October 9 through October 15, 2016, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients. Designates the week of October 9-October 15, 2016, as National Case Management Week. Recognizes the role of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care.
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A resolution supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan. [SR-561]
A resolution supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan. Expresses support for efforts to build on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by ensuring that individuals have access to a public health insurance option.