3.0.0 4519 2023-01-31T21:42:28Z 2023-01-31T21:42:28Z House H HR 2005-12-13 109 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Standing Discharged from 2006-02-02T01:05:51Z Referred to 2006-01-27T17:40:41Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif14 Health Subcommittee Referred to 2006-01-03T20:52:53Z Referred to 2005-12-13T17:22:05Z State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2005 109 3204 HR 2005-10-20 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Related bill CRS State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2005 109 288 S 2005-07-29 By Senator Enzi from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 109-121. Related bill CRS 2006-02-10 Became Public Law No: 109-172. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2006-02-10 Became Public Law No: 109-172. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2006-02-10 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2006-02-10 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2006-02-03 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2006-02-03 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2006-02-02 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2006-02-01 Cleared for White House. 2006-02-01 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-02-01 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2006-02-01 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S460) Discharge 2006-02-01 Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S460) Committee 14500 9 Library of Congress sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee 2006-01-27 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. IntroReferral 2006-01-03 hsif14 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Committee 2005-12-17 Senate Received in the Senate. IntroReferral 2005-12-17 16:49:39 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2005-12-17 16:49:36 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12072-12073) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2005-12-17 16:49:36 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12072-12073) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2005-12-17 16:34:47 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4519. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2005-12-17 16:34:45 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12072-12075) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2005-12-17 16:34:36 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2005-12-13 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2005-12-13 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2005-12-13 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress S000275 Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3] JOHN SHADEGG R AZ 3 N T000326 Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] EDOLPHUS TOWNS D NY 10 2005-12-16 False Public Law 109-172 Health Appropriations Authorization Case management Coinsurance Congress Congressional reporting requirements Department of Health and Human Services Economics and Public Finance Finance and Financial Sector Government Operations and Politics Government insurance Grants-in-aid Health insurance Insurance premiums Losses Medically uninsured Standards Subsidies Health 00 2005-12-13 Introduced in House 2006-02-16T20:47:38Z State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize funds for grants to states for the creation and initial operation of a qualified high risk pool.

Amends provision requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to states with existing qualified high risk pools to cover the state's losses to: (1) increase the maximum allowable premium charged under a qualified high risk pool to 200% of the premium for applicable standard risk rates; (2) allow such grants to be made to entities that operate such a pool under applicable state law; and (3) change the allocation of such grants to give 40% to eligible states equally, 30% based on the number of uninsured individuals in the state, and 30% based on the number of enrollees in a state's qualified high risk pool. (Currently, all funds are allotted based solely on the number of uninsured individuals in the state.)

Requires a state which charges premiums that exceed 150% of the premium for applicable standard risks to use at least 50% of the grant amount to reduce premiums for enrollees.

Requires the Secretary to award grants to states with qualified high risk pools for the provision of supplemental consumer benefits, including: (1) low-income premium subsidies; (2) a reduction in premium trends, actual premiums, or other cost-sharing requirements; and/or (3) an expansion or broadening of the pool of individuals eligible for coverage.

Revises the definition of "qualified high risk pool" to allow a state to elect to meet the requirement to provide all eligible individuals with health insurance coverage by utilizing an acceptable alternative mechanism that includes a high risk pool as a component.

]]> 81 2005-12-17 Passed House without amendment 2006-02-16T20:51:06Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2005 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize funds for grants to each state that has not created a qualified high risk pool for the state's cost to create and initially operate such a pool.

Increases the maximum allowable premium charged under a qualified high risk pool to 200% of the premium for applicable standard risk rates. Defines "standard risk rate" as a rate that: (1) is determined under the state high risk pool by considering the premiums charged by other health insurers in the same market; (2) is established using reasonable actuarial techniques; and (3) reflects anticipated claims experience and expenses.

Permits grants awarded by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to states with existing qualified high risk pools to cover operating losses to be made to entities that operate such a pool under applicable state law. Changes the allocation of such grants to give 40% to eligible states equally, 30% based on the number of uninsured individuals in a state relative to all states, and 30% based on the number of enrollees in a state's qualified high risk pool relative to all states. (Currently, all funds are allotted based solely on the number of uninsured individuals in the state.)

Requires a state which charges premiums that exceed 150% of the premium for applicable standard risks to use at least 50% of the grant amount to reduce premiums for enrollees.

Limits the maximum grant amount allotted to territories.

Requires the Secretary to award grants to states with qualified high risk pools for the provision of supplemental consumer benefits, which must include one or more of the following: (1) low-income premium subsidies; (2) a reduction in premium trends, actual premiums, or other cost-sharing requirements; (3) an expansion or broadening of the pool of individuals eligible for coverage; (4) less stringent rules or additional waiver authority with respect to coverage of preexisting conditions; (5) increased benefits; or (6) establishment of disease management programs. Limits to 10% of appropriated funds the amount that any state may be allotted.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2006-FY2010.

Sets forth reporting requirements.

Revises the definition of "qualified high risk pool" to allow a state to elect to meet the requirement to provide all eligible individuals with health insurance coverage by utilizing an acceptable alternative mechanism that includes a high risk pool as a component.

]]> 82 2006-02-01 Passed Senate without amendment 2006-02-16T20:51:55Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize funds for grants to each state that has not created a qualified high risk pool for the state's cost to create and initially operate such a pool.

Increases the maximum allowable premium charged under a qualified high risk pool to 200% of the premium for applicable standard risk rates. Defines "standard risk rate" as a rate that: (1) is determined under the state high risk pool by considering the premiums charged by other health insurers in the same market; (2) is established using reasonable actuarial techniques; and (3) reflects anticipated claims experience and expenses.

Permits grants awarded by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to states with existing qualified high risk pools to cover operating losses to be made to entities that operate such a pool under applicable state law. Changes the allocation of such grants to give 40% to eligible states equally, 30% based on the number of uninsured individuals in a state relative to all states, and 30% based on the number of enrollees in a state's qualified high risk pool relative to all states. (Currently, all funds are allotted based solely on the number of uninsured individuals in the state.)

Requires a state which charges premiums that exceed 150% of the premium for applicable standard risks to use at least 50% of the grant amount to reduce premiums for enrollees.

Limits the maximum grant amount allotted to territories.

Requires the Secretary to award grants to states with qualified high risk pools for the provision of supplemental consumer benefits, which must include one or more of the following: (1) low-income premium subsidies; (2) a reduction in premium trends, actual premiums, or other cost-sharing requirements; (3) an expansion or broadening of the pool of individuals eligible for coverage; (4) less stringent rules or additional waiver authority with respect to coverage of preexisting conditions; (5) increased benefits; or (6) establishment of disease management programs. Limits to 10% of appropriated funds the amount that any state may be allotted.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2006-FY2010.

Sets forth reporting requirements.

Revises the definition of "qualified high risk pool" to allow a state to elect to meet the requirement to provide all eligible individuals with health insurance coverage by utilizing an acceptable alternative mechanism that includes a high risk pool as a component.

]]> 49 2006-02-10 Public Law 2006-03-09T21:35:43Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here, with an updated short title.)

State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize funds for grants to each state that has not created a qualified high risk pool for the state's cost to create and initially operate such a pool.

Increases the maximum allowable premium charged under a qualified high risk pool to 200% of the premium for applicable standard risk rates. Defines "standard risk rate" as a rate that: (1) is determined under the state high risk pool by considering the premiums charged by other health insurers in the same market; (2) is established using reasonable actuarial techniques; and (3) reflects anticipated claims experience and expenses.

Permits grants awarded by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to states with existing qualified high risk pools to cover losses incurred by a state in connection with the operation of such a pool to be made to entities that operate such a pool under applicable state law. Changes the allocation of such grants to give 40% to eligible states equally, 30% based on the number of uninsured individuals in a state relative to all states, and 30% based on the number of enrollees in a state's qualified high risk pool relative to all states. (Currently, all funds are allotted based solely on the number of uninsured individuals in the state.)

Requires a state which charges premiums that exceed 150% of the premium for applicable standard risks to use at least 50% of the grant amount to reduce premiums for enrollees.

Limits the maximum grant amount allotted to territories.

Requires the Secretary to award grants to states with qualified high risk pools for the provision of supplemental consumer benefits, which must include one or more of the following benefits: (1) low-income premium subsidies; (2) a reduction in premium trends, actual premiums, or other cost-sharing requirements; (3) an expansion or broadening of the pool of individuals eligible for coverage; (4) less stringent rules or additional waiver authority with respect to coverage of preexisting conditions; (5) increased benefits; or (6) establishment of disease management programs. Limits to 10% of appropriated funds the amount that any state may be allotted.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2006-FY2010.

Sets forth reporting requirements.

Revises the definition of "qualified high risk pool" to allow a state to elect to meet the requirement to provide all eligible individuals with health insurance coverage by utilizing an acceptable alternative mechanism that includes a high risk pool as a component.

]]> State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006 Display Title State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006 Official Title as Introduced To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend funding for the operation of State high risk health insurance pools. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2005 Short Titles as Passed House State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2005 H House Short Titles as Passed Senate State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006 S Senate Short Titles as Enacted State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006 Enrolled Bill Referred in Senate 2006-01-27T05:00:00Z Engrossed in House 2005-12-17T05:00:00Z Introduced in House 2005-12-13T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-109hr4519ih/xml/BILLS-109hr4519ih.xml 2006-02-11T04:59:59Z Public Law 2006-02-10 Became Public Law No: 109-172. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.