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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act of 2020</b></p> <p>This bill specifies that private health insurers may not impose coverage exclusions, limitations, or charges based on preexisting conditions or health status. (Current law also prohibits such actions.)<br /></p>]]></text>
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