HR-3279 : Still Just a Bill


Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2013 - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, with respect to abortion coverage in qualified plans offered through a Health Benefit Exchange, to modify the notice rules to require that:

  • in the case of services regarding abortions both for which public funding is prohibited and allowed, the extent of coverage shall be prominently displayed in any marketing or advertising materials, comparison tools, or summary of benefits and coverage explanation made available by the issuer of the plan, by an Exchange, or by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), including information made available through an Internet portal or Exchange; and
  • in the case of abortions for which public funding is prohibited and where the premium for the plan is disclosed, the surcharge attributable to such services, consisting of an amount equal to the actuarial value of the coverage, shall be disclosed and identified separately.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-10-11CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2013-10-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2013-10-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Christopher H. Smith [R] (NJ-4)
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Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Abortion
  • Consumer affairs
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Insurance industry and regulation
  • Marketing and advertising
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