Del. Holmes-Norton Introduces Bill on Medical Child Support Orders

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7922) to "amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title 5, U.S. Code, to require group health plans, health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program health benefits plans to meet certain requirements with respect to medical child support orders."

The bill was introduced on May 31. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means; and Oversight and Reform committees.

For more information, Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, 2136 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-8050; or in district offices at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Ste. M-1000, Washington, DC 20004; 202/408-9041; 2235 Shannon Place S.E., Ste. 2032-A, Washington, DC 20020; 202/678-8900.

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