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State Age Rating Flexibility Act of 2017

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to increase the permissible variation based on age for health insurance premiums for coverage offered in the individual or small group market from a factor of three to a factor of five, or to a factor determined by the state. This applies to plan years starting on or after January 1, 2018.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-02-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2017-01-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2017-01-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Age discrimination
  • Aging
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Insurance industry and regulation

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