Rep. McEachin Introduces Bill on Cost-Sharing Requirements of Health Insurance Plans

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Donald A. McEachin, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 5801) to "amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans."

The bill was introduced on Nov. 1 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Buddy Carter, R-Ga., and Barbara Lee, D-Calif.

The legislation was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

For more information, Rep. Donald A. McEachin, 314 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6365; or in district offices at 110 N. Robinson St., Ste. 401, Richmond, VA 23220; 804/486-1840; 131 N. Saratoga St., Ste. B, Suffolk, VA 23434; 757/942-6050.

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