Pennsylvania HB1863 establishes the Public Option Program and Public Option Program Fund to offer health insurance coverage in the individual, small.
Pennsylvania HB1863 creates the Public Option Program within the Insurance Department to provide health insurance coverage in the individual, small group, and large group markets. The program mandates that health insurance policies cover essential health benefits, dependents up to age 26, dental, vision, and spousal or domestic partner coverage. The Public Option Program Fund is established in the State Treasury to administer the program and pay related expenses. The fund can accept money from various sources, including appropriations, grants, donations, and gifts.
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