Monday, July 27, 2009

Saxby Chambliss' Healthcare Bill

How come we don't hear about this? I could get behind a bill such as this provided there isn't something hidden in there that I didn't see.

You can see the entire bill here

202(a)(1) PURPOSE- The primary purpose of a State Exchange shall be the facilitation of the individual purchase of innovative private health insurance and the creation of a market where private health plans compete for enrollees based on price and quality.

202(b) Benefit Parity With Members of Congress- With respect to health insurance issuers offering health insurance coverage through the State Exchange, the State shall not impose any requirement that such issuers provide coverage that includes benefits different than requirements on plans offered to Members of Congress under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.

202(c)(5) OPT-OUT- Nothing in this title shall be construed to require that an individual be enrolled in health insurance coverage.

202(d)(1) ESTABLISHMENT OF MECHANISM- With respect to health insurance coverage offered through the State Exchange, the Exchange shall establish a mechanisms to protect enrollees from the imposition of excessive premiums, to reduce adverse selection, and to share risk.

202(h) Eligible Individual- In this title, the term `eligible individual' means an individual who is- (1) a citizen or national of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence or otherwise residing in the United States under color of law;

311 IMPROVEMENTS TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

No comments:

Post a Comment