The President has repeatedly said he would veto any bill that included these poison pill provisions. We must not let them weasel out of this issue. If you receive your health coverage through Medicare or Medicaid, you are not affected by this legislation. 9.Independent Consumer Assistance Program 10.Disclosure of Treatment Options Required 11.Prohibit Financial Incentives to Deny Care 12.Access to Clinical Trials 13.Right to Sue for Damages Neither of the Republican leadership bills, S.2330 and H.R. 4250, provide ANY protection to people who buy their insurance individually. If you receive your insurance through a private employer, how you are affected will depend on which of two methods your employer uses to provide your health coverage.
Some employers simply purchase commercial insurance for their employees.
The Senate Republican Leadership bill has the most changes from last year's bill. Before Congress began work on federal managed care consumer protections, state legislatures around the country adopted state protections. The report revealed that, while many states had some laws on the books, these laws do not apply to everyone in the state. What is more, no state has passed every important consumer protection. To find out which of these protections are in force in your state, click here.