H.R. 8442 Introduced Health

Patient Refunds for Bad Denials Act of 2026

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish civil liability for health insurance issuers with high levels of claims denials.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] Introduced April 22, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action April 22, 2026

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  1. Apr 22, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Apr 22, 2026 Introduced in House

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