Emergency Health Protection Act

Summary

Emergency Health Protection Act - Includes a new title under the Public Health Service Act establishing an emergency health benefits program for the unemployed. Declares all unemployed individuals who; (1) are entitled to receive State or Federal unemployment benefits and; (2) would, if their employment had not been discontinued, be covered under an employer-sponsored health insurance plan to be eligible for health insurance benefits of the type provided by their previous employer. Extends such benefits to the dependent spouse and the dependent children of such eligible individuals. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to enter into arrangements with carriers and State agencies to carry out this Act. Stipulates that no health insurance benefits may be provided under this Act after Juen 30, 1976.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 February 1975

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