Rep. Beyer Introduces Bill on Health Insurance Membership Card

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 5809) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 "to require group health plans and health insurance issuers to include certain information on any health insurance membership card issued by such plan or issuer."

The bill was introduced on Feb. 7 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means and Education and Labor committees.

For more information, Rep. Don S. Beyer, 1119 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4376; or in the district office at 1901 N. Moore St., Ste. 1108, Arlington, VA 22209; 703/658-5403.

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