H.R. 1379: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
CBO Score
$221 million
Documentation
Date of Report
Wed December 23rd, 2020
CBO Report Details
Legislation Details
116th Congress
To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
Sponsor: Rep. Collin Peterson — D — MN
Requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment services for congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and prosthetics. Coverage must include services that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician.
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