Search Results: keywords:"healthcare affordability"

  • S. 4616 — To establish a public health plan.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:5,083

    S. 4616, also known as the "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2024," aims to establish a new public health plan called the "Medicare Exchange health plan." This plan would be available in the individual and small group markets beginning in 2026, with full availability nationwide by...

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    S. 4616 is a plan to create a new health care option called the "Medicare Exchange health plan," which aims to make good health care less expensive by letting people choose it like they pick their favorite snacks. It also wants to help lower the cost of medicine and ensure hospitals play fair, but it needs to be careful with a lot of money so it isn't wasted.

  • S. 3608 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:650

    S. 3608, titled the "Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to change how certain abortion-related expenses are treated. The bill would prohibit health savings accounts (HSAs), Archer medical savings accounts (MSAs), health flexible...

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    The bill says that certain types of money people use for healthcare can't pay for abortions unless they are necessary because of really serious reasons, like if the baby or mom is in danger.

  • H. RES. 1594 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:402

    The resolution H. RES. 1594 supports the goals of "National Rural Health Day," which is celebrated on the third Thursday of each November to honor rural communities and their health care providers. It acknowledges the significant challenges faced by rural health facilities, such as workforce...

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    The resolution H. RES. 1594 is about celebrating National Rural Health Day to appreciate doctors and nurses who work hard in small towns. It says we need to help them by making sure they have enough doctors and money to look after people in the countryside.

  • S. RES. 909 — Designating November 21, 2024, as National Rural Health Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:300

    The resolution, S. RES. 909, designates November 21, 2024, as "National Rural Health Day" with support from multiple U.S. Senators. It aims to recognize the efforts of rural communities and healthcare providers who play a crucial role in sustaining health services in less-populated areas,...

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    On November 21, 2024, there will be a special day called "National Rural Health Day" to say thank you to the doctors and nurses who work hard in small towns to help people stay healthy, even when it's tough. This day is to remind everyone that it's important to make sure people who live in the countryside have good and affordable places to go when they need a doctor.