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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Aug 28, 2018
This joint resolution nullifies a rule by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans.
Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule takes effect October 2, 2018.
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Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · D–WI
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 226.
Senate roll call 226 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 226.
Senate roll call 226 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6738-6748)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S6738)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 627.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
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