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H.R.2851

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Michelle's Law

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that dependent students who take a medically necessary leave of absence do not lose health insurance coverage, and for other purposes.

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6/25/2007--Introduced.
Michelle's Law - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a group health plan from terminating coverage of a dependent child due to a medically necessary leav... moreSee Full Bill Text

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August 10, 2007 Legislation Would Allow Students To Retain Health Insurance During ...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced legislation (HR 2851 and S 400) that would allow college students to take as long as one year of medical ...

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August 13, 2008 House Bill Would Allow Students on Medical Leave to Keep Coverage

Excerpt: "On July 30, 2008, the House passed 'Michelle's Law' (HR2851), which would enable full-time students on a medically necessary leave of absence to keep their health insurance for up to one year. Under most health plans, ...

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August 04, 2008 House Votes To Extend Medical Leave Coverage For College Students

The House on Wednesday by voice vote approved a bill (HR 2851) that would allow college students who take medical leave to continue to receive health insurance under the policies of their parents, the AP/Boston Globe reports (AP/Boston ...

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August 04, 2008 House Votes To Extend Medical Leave Coverage For College Students

The House on Wednesday by voice vote approved a bill (HR 2851) that would allow college students who take medical leave to continue to receive health 7 Vote(s)

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