Broken Promises Retiree Health Coverage Act of 2001

Summary

Broken Promises Retiree Health Coverage Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make certain individuals between the ages of 55 and 65 eligible to enroll in Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) if the individual was covered as a qualified retiree under a group health plan which terminated such coverage. Outlines premium requirements. Provides for an open enrollment period under the Medicare supplemental health insurance policies (Medigap) program for certain retired workers enrolled in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) and entitled to benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) whose coverage under a group health plan is terminated. Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to provide for COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) continuation coverage for certain retired workers whose coverage under a group health plan is terminated. Sets forth a special rule for certain dependents in such case as well as permits an increased level of premiums. Amends ERISA and the IRC to mandate that advance notice of any material reduction in covered services or benefits provided under a group health plan relating to retiree health benefits be furnished to participants and beneficiaries as well as to the Secretary of Labor. Prescribes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement.

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Timeline

1. 15 March 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E367-368)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 March 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 March 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 March 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 15 March 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 22 March 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

7. 2 April 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

8. 30 May 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 15 March 2001 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 March 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 March 2001

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Sponsors

• Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Cosponsor
• ROBERT BRADY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• LOUISE SLAUGHTER · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
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