Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill on Health Insurance Coverage

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4575) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to establish a process to address inaccurate information listed in publicly accessible provider directories of such plans and issuers."

The bill was introduced on Sept. 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor and Ways and Means committees.

For more information, Rep. Kim Schrier, 1123 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-7761; or in the district office at 1445 N.W. Mall St., Ste. 4, Issaquah, WA 98027.

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