Bill113th Congress

H.R. 261

Public Option Deficit Reduction Act

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Introduced
Jan 15, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Health
Latest Action
Jan 18, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsor

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

Democrat·IL-9
Bioguide ID: S001145
First Name: JANICE
Middle Name: D.
Last Name: SCHAKOWSKY
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Amendments
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
261
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Jan 15, 2013
Policy Area
Health
Is Law
No
Jan 18, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Jan 15, 20130

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.

Energy and Commerce Committee

House· Standing
Comprehensive health careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesExecutive agency funding and structureHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and funding

Introduced in House

Jan 15, 2013

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