Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 8164
Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-03-30Topic: health care · social servicesSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill sets rules for health plans when a child is covered through the plan of a parent who does not have custody, including a stepparent. Private group and individual health plans, Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans, and federal health care programs would have to give the custodial parent the information needed for the child to get benefits. The custodial parent, or a provider with that parent's approval, could submit claims for covered services without the noncustodial parent's approval. Payments on those claims would go directly to the custodial parent or the provider (or a State agency for federal programs). The rules would apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Sponsors
- Eleanor Holmes Norton Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2026-03-30 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2026-03-30 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2026-03-30 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-03-30 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290) | ||
| 2026-03-30 | Introduced in House | introduce |