What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 1878.
$10 Billion Annual Fund to Reduce Health Insurance Premiums and Costs.
This law establishes a $10 billion annual fund to help states lower health insurance costs for individuals starting in 2023. States can use this money either to directly reduce citizens' out-of-pocket expenses like deductibles and copayments, or to provide reinsurance payments to insurers to stabilize the market. The goal is to make health care coverage more affordable and accessible for consumers, directly impacting household budgets.
Key points
$10 billion is appropriated annually starting in 2023 to states to improve health insurance affordability.
States have the flexibility to use funds for direct consumer assistance (reducing deductibles, copayments, premiums) or for reinsurance programs for individual market plans.
If a state fails to act, the federal government will automatically implement a reinsurance program in that state to help lower overall premium costs for citizens.
Status:
Expired
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