|
|
|
H.R. 191: Public Option Deficit Reduction Act
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option.
|
Share
|
|
|
|
|
Introduced :
|
Wed, Jan 5, 2011
|
|
Sponsor :
|
|
|
Status :
|
introduced Wed, Jan 5, 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May-12
|
|
|
0 Total Hits For All Bills
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-Sponsors
|
|
Actions
| Date | Type | Description | Result |
|
1/1/0001
|
action
|
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
|
|
|
1/1/0001
|
action
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
|
|
|
|
Rolls
|
|
Committee Assignments
|
|
Subject Terms
|
|
Related Legislative
|
|
Amendments
|
|
Titles Assigned
| Type | AS | Title |
|
short
|
introduced
|
Public Option Deficit Reduction Act
|
|
official
|
introduced
|
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option.
|
|
|
|
SUMMARY:
1/5/2011--Introduced.
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.
|
|
|
|
|