Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill on Outpatient Pediatric Services

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8792) to "prohibit group health plans, health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage, State plans under title XIX of the Social Security Act, State child health plans under title XXI of such Act, and the Tricare program from applying a deductible to outpatient pediatric services."

The bill was introduced on Sept. 9 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce; Education and Labor; Ways and Means; and Armed Services committees.

For more information, Rep. Kim Schrier, 1123 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-7761; or in district offices at 1445 N.W. Mall St., Ste. 4, Issaquah, WA 98027; 301 Yakima St., Ste. 329, Wenatchee, WA 98801; 509/850-5340.

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