H.R. 9798

Employer Health Plan Flexibility Act

Sponsor: Rick W. Allen · 0 cosponsors

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Introduced Jul 21
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Introduced Jul 21
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Jul 21)

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Sec. 1. Short title

Sec. 2. Exempting certain employer-sponsored group health plans from the Affordable Care Act's Essential Health Benefits requirements

Sec. 3. Preservation of other Federal requirements

Sec. 4. Employer disclosure requirements

A group health plan claiming the exemption under this Act shall annually provide participants with a notice that includes—

(1) a description of benefits covered under the plan;

(2) identification of any Essential Health Benefits not covered;

(3) information regarding cost-sharing; and

(4) instructions for obtaining the Summary Plan Description.

Sec. 5. Rule of construction

Sec. 6. Effective date