I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6327 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 2, 2012 Mr. Hastings of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to improve eligibility requirements for uninsured individuals with a preexisting condition for coverage under the Preexisting Condition Insurance Program (PCIP).

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the PCIP Improvement Act of 2012.

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Improved eligibility under PCIP for the uninsured with a preexisting condition

(a)

In general

Section 1101(d) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148; 42 U.S.C. 18001(d)) is amended— (1)by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2)is not covered under creditable coverage as of the date on which such individual is applying for coverage through the high risk pool and has not had any creditable coverage terminated in order to become eligible for coverage through the high risk pool; and ; and (2)by adding after and below paragraph (3) the following: In paragraph (2), the term creditable coverage has the meaning given such term in section 2701(c) of the Public Health Service Act, as in effect on the date of enactment of this section, but does not include any coverage (commonly referred to as mini-med coverage) that limits the annual benefits payable to an amount that is less than $250,000.. (b)

Effective date

The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to applications of individuals submitted on or after such date for coverage as eligible individuals through a qualified high risk pool. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue such regulations or guidance as may be necessary to implement such amendments on a timely basis.