US HB191 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 77)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Public Option Deficit Reduction Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer through Exchanges a health benefits plan (public health insurance option) that ensures choice, competition, and stability of affordable, high-quality coverage throughout the United States. Declares that the Secretary's primary responsibility is to create a low-cost plan without compromising quality or access to care. Sets forth provisions related to the establishment and governance of the public health insurance option, including that such plan: (1) may be made available only through Exchanges; (2) must comply with requirements applicable to other health benefits plans offered through such Exchanges, including requirements related to benefits, benefit levels, provider networks, notices, consumer protections, and cost sharing; and (3) must offer bronze, silver, and gold plan levels. Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish an office of the ombudsman for the public health insurance option; (2) collect such data as may be required to establish premiums and payment rates; (3) establish geographically adjusted premiums at a level sufficient to fully finance the costs of the health benefits provided and administrative costs related to the operation of the plan; and (4) establish payment rates and provide for greater payment rates for the first three years. Requires repayment of start-up costs for the public health insurance option. Authorizes the Secretary to utilize innovative payment mechanisms and policies to determine payments for items and services under the public health insurance option.
Title
Public Option Deficit Reduction Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2011-01-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3638 (Related) 2012-02-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Subjects
Comprehensive health care
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/191/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr191/BILLS-112hr191ih.pdf |
