Increasing Access to Care Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 17, 2017)
Increasing Access to Care Act
This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to eliminate restrictions on who may purchase catastrophic health plans.
Catastrophic health plans do not cover any benefits, other than three primary care visits per year, before the deductible is met; such plans are generally characterized by lower premiums and higher deductibles. Currently, only individuals who are younger than 30 years of age or who have a hardship exemption may purchase such plans.
What just happenedOct 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 17, 2017
- Oct 17, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Oct 17, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate