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Newborn Health Coverage: No Surprise Bills for New Moms.

This act aims to ensure newborns are automatically covered by their parents' health insurance for 30 days after birth. Parents will also have at least 60 days to formally enroll the child in the plan, and insurers must notify them if a bill is received for an unenrolled newborn.
Key points
Automatic health coverage for newborns for 30 days after birth, without extra charges.
At least 60 days to enroll a newborn in a health plan after the initial coverage period.
Insurers must immediately notify parents if a newborn is not enrolled but a claim for services is received.
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Additional Information
No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act
Print number: HR 2054
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Newborn Health Coverage: No Surprise Bills for New Moms.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2054.

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 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatic health coverage for newborns for 30 days after birth, without extra charges.
  • At least 60 days to enroll a newborn in a health plan after the initial coverage period.
  • Insurers must immediately notify parents if a newborn is not enrolled but a claim for services is received.

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. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45].

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.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 2054

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