Small Farm Relief: Premium Discounts and Simplified Crop Insurance Transition.
This Act supports small and diversified farms by creating a clear path for them to transition from disaster assistance (NAP) to comprehensive Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) insurance. It introduces significant premium discounts (up to 50%) and streamlines reporting requirements, directly enhancing the financial stability and risk management options available to farmers. Furthermore, the maximum aid limit for underserved farmers increases to $600,000.
Key points
Insurance Discounts: Farmers transitioning to Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) can receive premium discounts up to 50% during the initial years of enrollment.
Reduced Paperwork: Streamlined reporting processes are established for small, urban, and direct-to-consumer farms, allowing the use of IRS Schedule F tax forms for revenue history.
Increased Disaster Aid: Maximum payment limits under the NAP program are raised to $600,000 for underserved farmers, and the coverage level increases to 100%.
New Weather Index Policy: Requires the development of a new, simple Single Index Insurance Policy designed to quickly pay out claims based on localized severe weather conditions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8611
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Process start date: 2024-06-04