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H.R. 5541

Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act

Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act

This bill extends until December 31, 2023, the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. It also provides a high deductible health plan safe harbor for the absence of a deductible for certain primary care services provided in any plan year beginning on or before December 31, 2023 (COVID-19 emergency period).

The Government Accountability Office must complete a study, and report on, the effects of the safe harbor for certain primary care services provided during the COVID-19 emergency period.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10](D-IL)Sponsor
7 cosponsors1 D6 R
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    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act — Informed