H.R. 526 · 117th Congress
Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lloyd Doggett
- Introduced
- 2021-01-28
- Latest action
- 2021-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2021
This bill requires private health insurance plans to provide a 30-day special enrollment period for eligible individuals after a public health emergency is declared. An employee who is eligible but not enrolled may enroll in an employer-provided group health plan during the special enrollment period.