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Bill· HRH.R. 4133 (102nd)referred

To extend until April 1993 the demonstration project under which influenza vaccinations are provided to medicare beneficiaries.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1992

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 to extend through April 1, 1993, the demonstration project under which influenza vaccinations are provided to Medicare (title XVIII of the Social Security Act) beneficiaries. Places a limitation on amounts authorized for the project for FY 1993 and prohibits the use of project funds, during FY 1993, for evaluating its cost effectiveness.

Bill· HRH.R. 4130 (102nd)referred

Health Care Savings Plan Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1992

Health Care Savings Plan Act of 1992 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals a tax deduction for contributions made to a medical care savings account established for the benefit of an eligible individual. Defines an eligible individual as: (1) one who is not covered by an employer-provided group health plan; or (2) one who is covered by such a plan which is a qualified catastrophic coverage health plan and is not covered by any other health plan. Allows penalty-free withdrawals from such accounts to the extent that amounts in such accounts exceed $15,000. Allows such deduction in arriving at adjusted gross income. Establishes an excise tax for excess contributions to medical care savings accounts and makes such accounts subject to the tax on prohibited transactions. Allows the transfer of unused amounts in flexible spending accounts of cafeteria plans to medical savings accounts. Allows the full deduction for medical and dental expenses for amounts paid for qualified catastrophic coverage health plans.

Bill· HRH.R. 4118 (102nd)referred

Bank and Thrift Employee Health Benefits Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1992

Bank and Thrift Employee Health Benefits Act of 1992 - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 to state that the Resolution Trust Corporation must provide continued health care benefits for employees of failed banks and thrift institutions.

Bill· HRH.R. 4094 (102nd)referred

Comprehensive Preventive Health Care Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1992

Comprehensive Preventive Health Care Act of 1992 - Mandates establishment of a schedule, broken down by age and gender, of recommended preventive health care services. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to add the services to the definition of "medical and other health services." Excludes items or services on the schedule which are not provided in accordance with the schedule. Amends Federal law relating to veterans' benefits to add the services to: (1) the definition of "medical services;" and (2) provisions relating to eligibility for outpatient services. Amends Federal law relating to health insurance for Federal employees to allow the services to be covered under service benefit plans and indemnity benefit plans. Establishes a project to demonstrate the effectiveness in providing preventive health care services in improving the health of individuals and reducing the aggregate costs of providing health care. Mandates five-year grants to 50 counties to: (1) provide specified preventive services to individuals otherwise unable to pay; (2) conduct a study and report to the Congress regarding preventive service requirements imposed by each State on health benefit plans offered to residents of the State; and (3) dissemination of information on preventive care, the importance of periodic examinations, and the need to maintain a family medical history.

Bill· SS. 2141 (102nd)open

Long-Term Care Insurance Improvement and Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1992

Long-Term Care Insurance Improvement and Accountability Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the Long-Term Care Insurance Standards Commission to establish and modify minimum Federal standards for long-term care insurance. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits the offering of a long-term care insurance policy in a State unless the State has a regulatory program meeting the requirements of this Act or the policy has been certified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Directs the Secretary to periodically review State regulatory programs. Provides for enforcement of the prohibition. Authorizes grants to States for demonstration programs to improve enforcement of the standards. Imposes on agents selling long-term policies a duty of good faith and fair dealing. Prohibits: (1) twisting, high pressure tactics, and cold lead advertising; and (2) the agent from completing the medical history portion of the application. Mandates minimum financial standards, including income and asset criteria, for the purchase of a long-term policy. Prohibits sales: (1) to an individual eligible for assistance under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act; and (2) of duplicate service policies. Provides for penalties. Mandates agent training and certification. Sets forth additional carrier responsibilities relating to refunding of premiums, mailing of policies, providing information on denials of claims, reporting of information, and limiting compensation to agents for the sale or renewal of policies. Prohibits cancellation or nonrenewal of a long-term care policy except for nonpayment of premium or material misrepresentation. Sets forth continuation and conversion rights for group policies. Requires guaranteed issuance to an individual if the individual meets the minimum medical requirements of the policy. Limits cancellation for nonpayment by an incapacitated individual. Requires: (1) standard definitions and terminology, a uniform format, and standard benefits; and (2) disclosure of certain matters, including an outline of benefits. Limits certain conditions on benefits, including those based on preexisting conditions. Requires: (1) that eligibility for, and the level of, benefits be based on a functional assessment; (2) inflation protection; (3) limits on premium increases; and (4) nonforfeiture benefits. Limits the period during which the issuer may cancel the policy or deny a claim based on fraud or misrepresentation. Establishes: (1) the right of a purchaser to return a policy within a specified period; and (2) civil money penalties for failure to comply with specified provisions of this Act. Defines "long-term care insurance policy," excluding: (1) any Medicare supplemental policies; (2) other insurance offered primarily to provide specified types of coverage; and (3) certain life insurance policies. Requires the Commission to issue guidelines applicable to organizations that endorse long-term policies or permit such policies to be offered through their organization. Authorizes appropriations to provide information, counseling, and assistance regarding the procurement of long-term insurance. Mandates reports to the Congress on: (1) standards to assure the solvency of insurers regarding long-term care policies; and (2) a standard measure of value for long-term care policies.

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