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Worker Health Coverage Protection Act

USA116th CongressS-4714| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2020
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Worker Health Coverage Protection Act This bill provides health insurance premium assistance to individuals who become unemployed or are furloughed during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on January 31, 2021. Specifically, the bill treats such premiums as paid for individuals who (1) are terminated from employment and elect to continue insurance coverage through the COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) program during such period, or (2) receive more than a 30% reduction in work hours during such period but remain eligible for coverage under a group health plan. The bill also specifies requirements for individuals changing, or enrolling in, health plans under the program. Additionally, the bill requires employers to provide eligible individuals specified written notice about the premium assistance program, including, among other information, available health plan enrollment options and the date that such assistance expires. The Department of the Treasury must reimburse employers, group health plans, and insurance issuers through a payroll tax credit or refund for unpaid premiums that were treated as paid under the program. Premium assistance is not considered income for federal income tax purposes or for determining eligibility for federal or state benefits or assistance.
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Timeline
Apr 14, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6514
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5869-5874)
  • April 14, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6514
    Introduced in House


  • September 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5869-5874)

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6514: Worker Health Coverage Protection Act
  • HR 116-6800: The Heroes Act
  • S 116-4329: Continuous Health Coverage for Workers Act
AppropriationsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDisability assistanceEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEmployment taxesGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicareReligionSocial security and elderly assistanceUnemployment

Worker Health Coverage Protection Act

USA116th CongressS-4714| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2020
Worker Health Coverage Protection Act This bill provides health insurance premium assistance to individuals who become unemployed or are furloughed during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on January 31, 2021. Specifically, the bill treats such premiums as paid for individuals who (1) are terminated from employment and elect to continue insurance coverage through the COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) program during such period, or (2) receive more than a 30% reduction in work hours during such period but remain eligible for coverage under a group health plan. The bill also specifies requirements for individuals changing, or enrolling in, health plans under the program. Additionally, the bill requires employers to provide eligible individuals specified written notice about the premium assistance program, including, among other information, available health plan enrollment options and the date that such assistance expires. The Department of the Treasury must reimburse employers, group health plans, and insurance issuers through a payroll tax credit or refund for unpaid premiums that were treated as paid under the program. Premium assistance is not considered income for federal income tax purposes or for determining eligibility for federal or state benefits or assistance.
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Timeline
Apr 14, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6514
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5869-5874)
  • April 14, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6514
    Introduced in House


  • September 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5869-5874)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6514: Worker Health Coverage Protection Act
  • HR 116-6800: The Heroes Act
  • S 116-4329: Continuous Health Coverage for Workers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDisability assistanceEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEmployment taxesGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicareReligionSocial security and elderly assistanceUnemployment