S-3505 : Still Just a Bill

Rapid Coverage for Coronavirus Vaccines Act

This bill shortens the time frame under which private health insurance plans must cover certain new preventative services related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Under current law, health plans have one year to cover services recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force or the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Under this bill, health plans must cover such services to prevent or diagnose COVID-19 within 15 days.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2020-03-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases

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