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S. 3554 (110th)

Affordable Coverage for Small Employers Act of 2008

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Introduced

24 September 2008

Last action

24 September 2008 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]

Subjects

Healthcare, Taxation

Source updated

14 August 2025

Healthcare · Taxation

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Summary

Affordable Coverage for Small Employers Act of 2008 - Establishes the National Health Coverage Policy Board as an independent agency to oversee a program to provide health insurance coverage to small employers and their employees. Directs the Policy Board to: (1) determine a comprehensive, quality, and affordable standard benefit package similar to that provided under specified large federal employees health benefits (FEHB) plans; (2) apportion the United States into regions with no less than two states each; (3) establish a Regional Health Coverage Exchange for each region to serve as a central purchasing site for health coverage, to provide information about plans, to facilitate enrollment, and to ensure health plan compliance with requirements; and (4) establish the Regional Health Coverage Exchange Board. Requires the Regional Board to develop common rating guidelines relating to the health insurance market for small employers. Directs each state to enact laws necessary to regulate its small group insurance market in accordance with such guidelines. Authorizes states to permit sole proprietors and individuals to purchase coverage through the Exchange. Sets forth requirements for a health insurance issuer to offer health care coverage through an Exchange. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a refundable tax credit for taxpayer premiums for qualified health insurance purchased through an Exchange; (2) allow a refundable tax credit for small employer contributions toward the cost of such employee health insurance; and (3) provide for advance payment of such tax credits.

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Timeline

  1. 24 September 2008

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 September 2008

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9417-9419)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 September 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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