America's Healthy Future Act of 2009
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Oct 2009): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.
What this bill does
S. 1796, titled the "America's Healthy Future Act of 2009," was introduced in the 111th Congress on October 19, 2009, by Senator Max Baucus of Montana. As indicated by its title, the bill was related to health policy, but the full text of the bill's specific provisions is not available in the materials provided. Without the complete legislative text, it is not possible to describe in detail what the bill would have required, funded, or changed.
Based on the title alone, the bill appears to have been a broad health-policy measure, though the specific individuals, industries, or government programs it would have affected cannot be determined without the full text. The Congressional Research Service summary available does not describe substantive provisions.
In terms of process, the bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance, which reported it to the full Senate as an original measure on the same day it was introduced, accompanied by a written committee report (No. 111-89) and additional and minority views. This means the bill had cleared committee consideration and was positioned for potential floor action. However, according to the available record, the bill did not receive a vote in the Senate and did not advance further before the end of that Congress, meaning it did not become law.
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Official summary
America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 - Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new title XXII (Health Insurance Coverage) to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and essential health benefits coverage.
Requires all health benefits plans offered to individuals and employers in the individual and small group market to be qualified health benefits plans (QHBPs).
Prohibits QHBPs from excluding coverage for preexisting conditions, or otherwise limiting or conditioning coverage based on any health status-related factors.
Requires QHBPs to offer coverage in the individual and small group markets on a guaranteed issue and guaranteed renewal basis.
Requires states to: (1) establish rating areas; (2) adopt a specified risk adjustment model; and (3) establish transitional reinsurance programs for individual markets.
Requires QHBP offerors in the individual and small group markets to consider all enrollees in a plan to be members of a single risk pool.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish: (1) risk corridors for certain plan years; (2) high risk pools for individuals with preexisting conditions; (3) a temporary reinsurance program for retirees covered by employer-based plans; and (4) a program under which a state establishes one or more QHBPs to provide at least an essential benefits package to eligible individuals in lieu of offering coverage through an exchange.
Timeline
19 Oct 2009
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.
Common questions
- What does S. 1796 do?
- S. 1796, titled the "America's Healthy Future Act of 2009," was introduced in the 111th Congress on October 19, 2009, by Senator Max Baucus of Montana. As indicated by its title, the bill was related to health policy, but the full text of the bill's specific provisions is not available in the materials provided. Without the complete legislative text, it is not possible to describe in detail what the bill would have required, funded, or changed. Based on the title alone, the bill appears to have been a broad health-policy measure, though the specific individuals, industries, or government programs it would have affected cannot be determined without the full text. The Congressional Research Service summary available does not describe substantive provisions. In terms of process, the bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance, which reported it to the full Senate as an original measure on the same day it was introduced, accompanied by a written committee report (No. 111-89) and additional and minority views. This means the bill had cleared committee consideration and was positioned for potential floor action. However, according to the available record, the bill did not receive a vote in the Senate and did not advance further before the end of that Congress, meaning it did not become law.
- Has S. 1796 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1796. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1796?
- S. 1796 was sponsored by Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] (D-MT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1796?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184. (19 Oct 2009).
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