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Consumer Protection: Broader Health Networks and Rate Control.

New rules aim to ensure health plans offered on exchanges have enough doctors and hospitals. Additionally, the act introduces mechanisms to control and prevent unjustified health insurance premium increases, protecting citizens from excessive costs.
Key points
Insurers must ensure adequate access to doctors and medical facilities within their plans.
State or federal authorities can reject, modify, or require rebates for unjustified health insurance premium increases.
Provisions are set to take effect from January 1, 2023, impacting new and existing insurance plans.
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Print number: 117_HR_1890
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2021-03-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Health Insurance Consumer Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1890.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Insurers must ensure adequate access to doctors and medical facilities within their plans.
  • State or federal authorities can reject, modify, or require rebates for unjustified health insurance premium increases.
  • Provisions are set to take effect from January 1, 2023, impacting new and existing insurance plans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Health