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Easier Health Insurance Understanding: New Rules for Information Access

This act aims to make it easier for citizens to understand their health insurance plans. Insurance companies will be required to provide summaries of benefits in a digital format, allowing for easier comparison of offers. The government will also prepare a report with recommendations on how to further improve the accessibility and comprehensibility of this information.
Key points
Starting in 2024, insurance companies must submit benefit summaries in a machine-readable format, making them easier to review and compare.
The government will make these summaries publicly available on a federal website, increasing transparency of insurance offerings.
A report will be created to assess the comprehensibility and accessibility of current summaries, with proposals for further improvements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8889
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RICE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8889.

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 2022-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Starting in 2024, insurance companies must submit benefit summaries in a machine-readable format, making them easier to review and compare.
  • The government will make these summaries publicly available on a federal website, increasing transparency of insurance offerings.
  • A report will be created to assess the comprehensibility and accessibility of current summaries, with proposals for further improvements.
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 Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large].

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 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health