Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 19, 2017Health
S. 1835
Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 19, 2017)
Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017
This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow a state to apply for funding for a reinsurance program or high-risk pool program.
Programs must meet specified criteria to receive funding. The bill provides funding for FY2018 and FY2019.
What just happenedSep 19, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5862-5864)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
4cosponsors1committees2actions
- Introduced in SenateSep 19, 2017
- Sep 19, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5862-5864)
Finance Committee - Sep 19, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate