Plain Language in Health Insurance Act of 2009

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Bill Number

HR 3051

Introduced

Jun 25, 2009

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Consumer affairs Department of Health and Human Services Health Health care costs and insurance Health information and medical records

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Summary

Plain Language in Health Insurance Act of 2009 - Requires any health insurance issuer, health plan, and federal health care program to use plain language in any publicly distributed document.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on implementing such requirements.

Actions

Jun 26, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 25, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 25, 2009

Introduced in House

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