TX House Passes Bill That Would Label Cards Of Those With O-care Subsidies

[Capt. Obvious]

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House Bill 1514, sponsored by Republican state Rep. J.D. Sheffield, would add the label "QHP" to the cards of individuals who purchased plans through the exchange, and "QHP-S" for those who receive subsidies.

Supporters of the bill say that the labels will help doctors understand the type of insurance coverage a patient has and remind patients to continue with their insurance payments, according to the Texas Tribune.

Neurologist Dr. Sara Austin testified on behalf of the Texas Medical Association in support of the legislation. In her written testimony, Austin said that insurance companies provide individuals with a 90-day grace period when they fall behind on their payments. Insurance companies must offer insurance for the 90 days, but if the individual does not pay at the end of the three months, insurance companies can terminate the insurance and demand a refund from doctors for the final 60 days of the grace period, according to Austin.

Austin said the label "lets the physician office know that the 90-day grace period applies and provides information necessary for the physician to remind the patient about the importance of continuing to pay his or her portion of the premium."

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Um, the 90 day window doesn't apply to all insurance? Just insurance purchased through the exchange? Makes sense.

[SoCalDem]

1. Republicans love those "Scarlet Letters", don't they?

Mark the cards of the "takers" so they can be discriminated against, subtly..

[Jackpine Radical]

2. I was sorta thinking that branding their foreheads would be more effective.

[Runningdawg]

3. I'm thinking

they are going to be VERY surprised how many of those cards sit in a wallet right next to a Tea Party or NRA card.

[atreides1]

4. WTF???

Only because the Yellow star and Pink triangle have already been done by the real hero of Texas Republicans!!!