H.R.8082

COMPETE Act Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced affordability Act

Introduced·3/25/26

The COMPETE Act amends the Public Health Service Act to define "short-term limited duration insurance.

The COMPETE Act amends the Public Health Service Act by adding a definition for "short-term limited duration insurance." This plan provides health insurance coverage under a contract with a health insurance issuer, with an expiration date not more than 12 months after the original effective date of the contract. It may include a renewal guarantee allowing a policyholder to purchase another policy at a future date at a premium that does not reflect additional underwriting. The bill aims to ensure competition in health insurance markets.

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History

Mar 25

House

Introduced in House

Mar 25

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.