H.R. 4811 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4811 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 23, 2019Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a definition of short-term limited duration insurance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Coverage Choice Act. 2. Definition of short-term limited duration insurance Section 2791(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Short-term limited duration insurance The term short-term limited duration insurance means health insurance coverage provided under a contract with a health insurance issuer that— (A) has an expiration date specified in the contract that is less than 12 months after the original effective date of the contract; and (B) has a duration of not more than 3 years (taking into account renewals or extensions) after the original effective date of the contract. .