Victims of Abuse Access to Health Insurance Act

Summary

Victims of Abuse Access to Health Insurance Act - Prohibits health insurers from discriminating against an individual or group because the individual is or may be a victim of domestic violence. Prohibits considering a condition or injury resulting from domestic violence as a pre-existing condition. Mandates civil and criminal penalties and provides for injunctive relief and compensatory and punitive damages. Declares that, for the purposes of the McCarran-Ferguson Act, this Act specifically relates to the business of insurance.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 March 1995

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 March 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 March 1995

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