S.2793: Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2019

Overview

Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2019 This bill modifies the requirements for the high deductible health plans that are required for tax-preferred health savings accounts. The bill requires the plans to offer coverage with no deductible for primary care services provided during the first two visits during a year to an individual’s designated primary care provider. The primary care provider must be a general practitioner, family physician, general internist, obstetrician, gynecologist, pediatrician, geriatric physician, or advanced practice registered nurse acting in accordance with state laws.

Our Stance

Watching

Priority

Low

Bill Number

S.2793

Date Introduced

November 06, 2019

Committee

Senate Finance Committee

Bill Status

Introduced or Prefiled

Co Sponsors