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Parental choice in child's primary health insurance coverage.

This act grants parents of newborns greater flexibility in selecting their child's primary health insurance coverage if both parents have separate policies. Parents can jointly decide which policy will cover the child's medical expenses first, potentially impacting their finances and access to healthcare.
Key points
Parents can choose which of their two separate insurance policies will be the primary coverage for a newborn child.
The decision to select primary coverage must be made within 60 days of the child's birth.
The chosen insurance will remain primary until parents jointly decide to change it or one parent loses their coverage.
These changes apply to children born on or after January 1, 2022.
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Additional Information
Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act of 2021
Print number: HR 4636
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Process start date: 2021-07-22
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Parental choice in child's primary health insurance coverage.

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 4636.

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 2021-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Parents can choose which of their two separate insurance policies will be the primary coverage for a newborn child.
  • The decision to select primary coverage must be made within 60 days of the child's birth.
  • The chosen insurance will remain primary until parents jointly decide to change it or one parent loses their coverage.
  • These changes apply to children born on or after January 1, 2022.

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. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3].

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 2026-01-02.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 4636

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