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Parental Healthcare Choice: New Flexibility for Children's Coverage

This act grants parents more flexibility in choosing the primary health insurance coverage for their newborn children, especially when both parents have separate policies. Parents can jointly decide which policy will cover the child's medical expenses first. These changes aim to simplify the insurance selection process and ensure children are adequately protected from birth.
Key points
Parents can choose which of their two separate insurance policies will be the primary coverage for a newborn child.
The decision for primary coverage must be submitted to the insurer within 60 days of the child's birth.
The chosen primary coverage will continue until parents jointly decide to change it or one parent loses their coverage.
The act applies to children born on or after January 1, 2022.
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Print number: 118_HR_4195
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Process start date: 2023-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4195.

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 2023-06-16.

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 for primary coverage must be submitted to the insurer within 60 days of the child's birth.
  • The chosen primary coverage will continue until parents jointly decide to change it or one parent loses their coverage.
  • The act applies 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 2025-12-25.

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