H.R.2851 - Michelle's Law

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Michelle's Law as introduced.
  • Short: Michelle's Law as enacted.

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10/22/08
New law helps ailing students

Michelle's Law (HR 2851) will allow certain college students up to 12 months' medical leave from school without the fear of losing their health insurance. ...

Source: Ranger (subscription), TX
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10/20/08
Health insurers must cover ill college students

HR 2851, commonly known as “Michelle’s Law,” prohibits insurers from dropping coverage for students who leave school temporarily due to illness, ...

Source: IFAwebnews.com, MD
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10/08/08
Congress passes health care bill

The Senate approved HR 2851, also known as Michelle’s Law, unanimously Oct. 2. “It was sent to the White House and (the President) has 10 days to sign it as ...

Source: The Auburn Plainsman,  USA
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10/07/08
Proposed law to secure insurance for ill students

25, the United States Senate approved Michelle's Law (HR 2851), which would allow college students who have serious illnesses to take up to a year medical ...

Source: Daily Vidette, IL
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08/09/07
Legislation Would Allow Students To Retain Health Insurance During ...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced legislation (HR 2851 and S 400) that would allow college students to take as long as one year of medical ...

Source: Kaiser network.org, DC
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