Burgess Bill Requiring More Transparency In Health Insurance Plans Passes House, USA

Bipartisan legislation requiring more transparency and up-front information on health insurance plans, introduced by Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), passed the House of Representatives today. This proposal would make a technical correction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and instruct health plans to notify individuals and employers of any exclusions or limitations on their health benefits at the point of sale.

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Filed under: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance on April 3rd, 2009