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Increased Transparency and Protection for Health Care Sharing Ministry Participants.

New regulations enhance transparency for health care sharing ministries by requiring them to disclose key financial and operational information. This aims to help citizens make informed decisions about participating in such programs, providing better access to data on their functioning and potential risks.
Key points
Health care sharing ministries must annually disclose financial data, enrollee numbers, and average costs to participants.
Participants will receive clear information on how to file complaints, appeal decisions, and whether claims are guaranteed.
Federal agencies, like the Federal Trade Commission, will publish consumer complaint data against these ministries, increasing oversight.
Entities recruiting for ministries must inform individuals about alternative health insurance options, such as tax credit plans or Medicaid.
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Print number: 117_HR_8324
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2022-07-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Health Share Transparency Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8324.

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 2022-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Health care sharing ministries must annually disclose financial data, enrollee numbers, and average costs to participants.
  • Participants will receive clear information on how to file complaints, appeal decisions, and whether claims are guaranteed.
  • Federal agencies, like the Federal Trade Commission, will publish consumer complaint data against these ministries, increasing oversight.
  • Entities recruiting for ministries must inform individuals about alternative health insurance options, such as tax credit plans or Medicaid.
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. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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