HR-6130 : Still Just a Bill


Improving Awareness of Health Coverage Options Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise and publish on its website notice about the availability of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) continuation of health insurance coverage for employees losing job-based coverage. Such notice must explain specified enrollment information with respect to such coverage, such as (1) eligibility for financial assistance, (2) the option to enroll in a qualified plan through a health insurance exchange, (3) minimum coverage requirements of such qualified health plans, and (4) limitations on enrollment in a qualified health plan after terminating COBRA coverage.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
2020-03-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Consumer affairs
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Government information and archives
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
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