House BillHR 1381Cardiovascular and respiratory healthDisability and health-based discrimination
COVID–19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it addresses a fundamental question of access to healthcare, ensuring that a specific health choice – COVID-19 vaccination – cannot be a barrier to receiving medical treatment at facilities supported by taxpayer money. If this bill becomes law, it would solidify a patient's right to receive care regardless of their vaccination status in a wide range of healthcare settings. This could prevent situations where individuals feel pressured or discriminated against based on their vaccination decisions when seeking necessary medical attention.
Without this bill becoming law, federally funded facilities might retain the ability to set policies that could potentially deny treatment based on COVID-19 vaccination status, though other anti-discrimination laws might still apply. The bill aims to standardize the expectation that all patients receive treatment regardless of this specific health factor, connecting to public concerns about healthcare access and individual autonomy in medical decisions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Prohibits federal funds, including those from Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, from being given to healthcare facilities that deny treatment based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status.
This provision creates a strong financial incentive for facilities to comply with the non-discrimination requirement.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that facilities cannot refuse to provide treatment to an individual solely because of their COVID-19 vaccination status.
This directly protects individuals from discrimination in healthcare settings based on their vaccination choice.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill matters because it addresses a fundamental question of access to healthcare, ensuring that a specific health choice – COVID-19 vaccination – cannot be a barrier to receiving medical treatment at facilities supported by taxpayer money. If this bill becomes law, it would solidify a patient's right to receive care regardless of their vaccination status in a wide range of healthcare settings. This could prevent situations where individuals feel pressured or discriminated against based on their vaccination decisions when seeking necessary medical attention.
Without this bill becoming law, federally funded facilities might retain the ability to set policies that could potentially deny treatment based on COVID-19 vaccination status, though other anti-discrimination laws might still apply. The bill aims to standardize the expectation that all patients receive treatment regardless of this specific health factor, connecting to public concerns about healthcare access and individual autonomy in medical decisions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Prohibits federal funds, including those from Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, from being given to healthcare facilities that deny treatment based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status.
This provision creates a strong financial incentive for facilities to comply with the non-discrimination requirement.
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Mandates that facilities cannot refuse to provide treatment to an individual solely because of their COVID-19 vaccination status.
This directly protects individuals from discrimination in healthcare settings based on their vaccination choice.
GLOSSARY
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Federal Funds
Money provided by the United States government.
Treatment
Medical care or services provided to a patient by a healthcare professional or facility.
COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Whether or not an individual has received one or more doses of a vaccine designed to protect against COVID-19.
Facility
A place where medical care is provided, such as a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office.
Social Security Act
A major federal law that established many social welfare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Title XVIII of the Social Security Act
The part of the Social Security Act that established the Medicare program, which provides health insurance for people aged 65 or older, younger people with certain disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.
Title XIX of the Social Security Act
The part of the Social Security Act that established the Medicaid program, which provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
FEB 14, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
FEB 14, 25
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The part of the Social Security Act that established the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides low-cost health coverage to children in families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.
