legislation: 99-s-2402

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99-s-2402 99 s 2402 Access to Health Care Act of 1986 Health 1986-05-01 1986-05-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 5 Access to Health Care Act of 1986 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require each large employer (employing 20 or more individuals) that offers a health benefits plan to be a member of a qualified pooling association in its State. Subjects non-complying large employers to a civil penalty. Requires each State to: (1) have in effect a qualified State plan of assistance for the uninsured and underinsured; or (2) provide health care coverage for such individuals. Expands title XXII (Requirements for Certain Group Health Plans) of the Public Health Service Act to cover private, as well as public, employers. Extends the maximum period of continuation coverage from 18 to 22 months. Requires employers to continue to pay the premiums of certain terminated or reduced hours employees for up to four months. Requires such group health plans to provide for an open enrollment period for each married employee who is, or would be, covered under the plan and whose spouse loses or will lose coverage due to a qualifying event. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for studies and demonstration projects on ways to reduce the costs for small employers and self-employed individuals in obtaining health insurance. 2025-08-29T16:31:14Z  

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