US SB2303 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 11 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 11 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to exclude remuneration paid for licensed independent insurance producers from administrative costs for purposes of calculating the medical loss ratio of a health insurance plan. The bill defines "independent insurance producer" to mean an insurance agent or broker, insurance consultant, benefit specialist, limited insurance representative, and any other person required to be licensed under state law to sell, solicit, negotiate, service, effect, procure, renew, or bind policies of insurance coverage or offer advice, counsel, opinions, or services related to insurance.
Title
Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2018
Sponsors
Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Joe Donnelly [D-IN] | Sen. Angus King [I-ME] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-01-11 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Same As/Similar To
HB4575 (Related) 2017-12-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Consumer affairs
Employee benefits and pensions
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Insurance industry and regulation
Employee benefits and pensions
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Insurance industry and regulation
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2303/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2303/BILLS-115s2303is.pdf |