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H.R. 1624Became Law

Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 7, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 28, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Public Health Service Act to include employers with 51 to 100 employees as large employers for purposes of health insurance markets. States have the option to treat these employers as small employers. Currently under PPACA, employers with 51 to 100 employees are small employers, but before January 1, 2016, states have the option to treat them as large employers. (Under PPACA, health insurance offered in the small group market must meet certain requirements that do not apply to the large group market, including the requirement to cover the essential health benefits.)

Funds are made available to the Medicare Improvement Fund for services provided during and after FY2020.

What just happenedOct 7, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-60.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2](R-KY)Sponsor
235 cosponsors47 D188 R
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  1. Oct 7, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-60.

  2. Oct 7, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-60.

  3. Oct 7, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 7, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 5, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 5, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 1, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 1, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7084)

  9. Oct 1, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7084)

  10. Sep 29, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Sep 28, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Sep 28, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6265)

  13. Sep 28, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6265)

  14. Sep 28, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1624.

  15. Sep 28, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6265-6267)

  16. Sep 28, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Mar 27, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  18. Mar 25, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Mar 25, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Mar 25, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 7, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 28, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Public Health Service Act to include employers with 51 to 100 employees as large employers for purposes of health insurance markets. States have the option to treat these employers as small employers. Currently under PPACA, employers with 51 to 100 employees are small employers, but before January 1, 2016, states have the option to treat them as large employers. (Under PPACA, health insurance offered in the small group market must meet certain requirements that do not apply to the large group market, including the requirement to cover the essential health benefits.)

Funds are made available to the Medicare Improvement Fund for services provided during and after FY2020.

Passed Senate without amendmentOct 1, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 28, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Public Health Service Act to include employers with 51 to 100 employees as large employers for purposes of health insurance markets. States have the option to treat these employers as small employers. Currently under PPACA, employers with 51 to 100 employees are small employers, but before January 1, 2016, states have the option to treat them as large employers. (Under PPACA, health insurance offered in the small group market must meet certain requirements that do not apply to the large group market, including the requirement to cover the essential health benefits.)

Funds are made available to the Medicare Improvement Fund for services provided during and after FY2020.

Passed House amendedSep 28, 201536

Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Public Health Service Act to include employers with 51 to 100 employees as large employers for purposes of health insurance markets. States have the option to treat these employers as small employers. Currently under PPACA, employers with 51 to 100 employees are small employers, but before January 1, 2016, states have the option to treat them as large employers. (Under PPACA, health insurance offered in the small group market must meet certain requirements that do not apply to the large group market, including the requirement to cover the essential health benefits.)

Funds are made available to the Medicare Improvement Fund for services provided during and after FY2020.

Introduced in HouseMar 25, 2015

Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act

This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Public Health Service Act to include employers with 51 to 100 employees as large employers for purposes of health insurance markets. States have the option to treat these employers as small employers. Currently under PPACA, employers with 51 to 100 employees are small employers, but before January 1, 2016, states have the option to treat them as large employers. (Under PPACA, health insurance offered in the small group market must meet certain requirements that do not apply to the large group market, including the requirement to cover the essential health benefits.)
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