EACH Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Mar 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The EACH Act of 2021 would require federal health care programs to cover abortion services and federal facilities to provide access to them. It would also allow qualified health plans to use premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions to pay for abortion services.
This bill affects individuals enrolled in or receiving care from various federal health programs and plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and programs for veterans, immigrants, and federal employees. It aims to ensure that income level or insurance type does not prevent access to abortion services.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by the committee or passed by either chamber of Congress.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act of 2021 or the EACH Act of 2021
This bill requires federal health care programs to provide coverage for abortion services and requires federal facilities to provide access to those services. The bill also permits qualified health plans to use funds attributable to premium tax credits and reduced cost sharing assistance to pay for abortion services.
Timeline
25 Mar 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 1021 do?
- The EACH Act of 2021 would require federal health care programs to cover abortion services and federal facilities to provide access to them. It would also allow qualified health plans to use premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions to pay for abortion services. This bill affects individuals enrolled in or receiving care from various federal health programs and plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and programs for veterans, immigrants, and federal employees. It aims to ensure that income level or insurance type does not prevent access to abortion services. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by the committee or passed by either chamber of Congress.
- Has S. 1021 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1021. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1021?
- S. 1021 was sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), with 28 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1021?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (25 Mar 2021).
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