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The Health Care Bill
New bill aims to fix health care provider directories
Health care coverage: provider directories.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would make health care directories more accurate for patients, helping them find the right doctors and services without confusion.
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If this bill passes, it could help many people get the care they need without wasting time on wrong information. Now is the time to support it.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill requires health care plans to keep provider directories accurate.
- Directories must be 60% accurate by July 2026 and 95% by July 2029.
- Consumers will be covered for services based on inaccurate directory information.
- Health plans face penalties for not meeting accuracy benchmarks.
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