H.R. 848 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Health Benefits Claims Prompt Payment Act of 2003
H.R. 848 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Max Sandlin Jr..
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Health Benefits Claims Prompt Payment Act of 2003 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Public Health Service Act to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide for prompt payment for health benefits claims.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (Mar 10, 2003)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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