H.R. 5410 · 114th Congress
Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2016
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bill Flores
- Introduced
- 2016-06-08
- Latest action
- 2016-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2016
This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to revise the grace period that health insurers must provide to recipients of premium subsidies before discontinuing health coverage for nonpayment of premiums. The grace period is shortened from 3 months to 30 days unless state law includes an applicable grace period.