H.R. 8419 (116th)

Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020

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Introduced

29 September 2020

Last action

29 September 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.

Summary

Stop COVID-19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 This bill modifies provisions requiring health insurance plans to cover COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) diagnostic testing services at no cost, without prior authorization, and without medical management requirements. The bill specifies that a plan may not make determinations about the circumstances surrounding individuals' tests, such as why they sought testing or whether they showed symptoms of COVID-19. The bill also specifies that plans may encourage individuals to obtain tests from lower priced providers as long as such efforts do not delay, or impede access to, testing. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to survey and report on the cash prices of testing services and the compliance of providers with the requirement to publish such prices. Additionally, HHS, jointly with the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Labor, must issue guidance clarifying the process for submitting claims for testing services.

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29 September 2020
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.
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29 September 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House
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29 September 2020
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Introduced in House
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Related records

related to → Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2021
related to → Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8419
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