Bipartisan Patient Protection Act

Summary

Bipartisan Patient Protection Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code with respect to health care coverage. Requires group health plans and health insurance issuers providing health insurance coverage to have approved utilization review programs, claims procedures, and appeal procedures concerning claims denials. Sets forth provisions concerning group health plans and health insurers and the provision of certain advice and care, including: (1) emergency care; (2) obstetric and gynecological care; (3) specialists care; (4) prescription drugs; (5) participation in approved clinical trials; and (6) health plan information. Restricts interference by health plans and insurers with the doctor-patient relationship. Prohibits health plans and insurers from discriminating against a licensed health care professional with respect to participation or indemnification. Extends and expands provisions of the medical savings account program. Provides for: (1) the deduction of 100 percent of the health insurance costs of the self-employed; and (2) a credit for the health insurance expenses of small businesses.

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 6 September 2001

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 6 September 2001

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 2 August 2001

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 2 August 2001

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 2 August 2001

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 July 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 July 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 July 2001

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