H.R. 3051 · 111th Congress

Plain Language in Health Insurance Act of 2009

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2009-06-25
Latest action
2009-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

Plain Language in Health Insurance Act of 2009 - Requires any health insurance issuer, health plan, and federal health care program to use plain language in any publicly distributed document.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on implementing such requirements.