US HB5858 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: Introduced on May 17 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-05-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the requirements for the high deductible health plans that are required for health savings accounts. The bill requires the plans to offer coverage with no deductible for primary care services provided during the first two visits during a year to an individual's designated primary care provider. The primary care provider must be a general practitioner, family practice practitioner, general internist, obstetrician, gynecologist, pediatrician, geriatric physician, or advanced practice registered nurse acting in accordance with state laws.

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Title

Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2018

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-05-17HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2018-05-17HouseIntroduced in House

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