S.Con.Res.32 - A bill expressing the sense of Congress on health care reform legislation.

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  • Official: A bill expressing the sense of Congress on health care reform legislation. as introduced.

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6/25/2009--Introduced.Expresses the sense of Congress that any health care reform legislation should include, with respect to health plans: (1) support for consumer education and assistance with enrollment; (2) assistance for people asserting consumer rights; (3) a strengthened system of c

Official Summary

6/25/2009--Introduced.Expresses the sense of Congress that any health care reform legislation should include, with respect to health plans:
(1) support for consumer education and assistance with enrollment;
(2) assistance for people asserting consumer rights;
(3) a strengthened system of consumer protections, including an appeal mechanism within a health plan, coverage for emergency care without prior authorization, verification of accurate out-of-network copayment charges, and protections against balance billing in emergency situations and where in-network providers are unavailable, against mid-year health plan changes that could impact the enrollee's cost-sharing or access to services, and against misleading marketing; and
(4) a strengthened enforcement system of consumer rights for claims involving systemic violations of consumer protections, including sanctions.

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