The Patient's Choice Act of 2024 would block federal health officials from implementing a proposed rule that would restrict short-term health insurance plans. Specifically, it prevents the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury from enforcing or adopting any rules that would shorten the maximum length these plans can remain in effect. The bill also legally defines short-term limited duration insurance as health coverage that starts with an initial term of less than 12 months and can last up to 3 years total when including renewals or extensions. This legislation would primarily affect health insurance companies offering short-term plans and consumers who use them as an alternative to traditional health coverage. The bill does not include specific funding allocations or implementation timelines, as it focuses on blocking regulatory action rather than creating new programs.
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