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HR 9737 · 119th CongressIntroduced

Help with denied health claims

Sponsored by Mark DeSaulnier

The vote
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Worked the bill
$16M
2 groups · their total 2025 lobbying
In the distance
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Summary

What the bill does

This bill creates a new program within the Department of Labor to help people with employer-sponsored health plans when their claims are denied. It sets up a system for people to ask for help, get assistance filing appeals, and receive information about their rights. The bill also charges fees on certain plan filings to pay for the program and requires more detailed notices from some plans.

Why it matters

The stakes

People who get health insurance through their jobs often struggle when claims are denied. This bill aims to give them a place to turn for free help, which could affect millions of workers and their families.

Major public companies this covers
  • UnitedHealth GroupUNH
  • AnthemANTM
  • AetnaAET
  • CignaCI
  • HumanaHUM
The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • It provides a dedicated government office to help people navigate denied health claims and appeals, which can be confusing and stressful.bill
  • The program will also help people understand their rights and the appeals process, making the system fairer.bill
  • It funds the program through fees on plan filings, so taxpayers do not have to pay for it.bill
Critics
  • The new filing fees on employer health plans could increase costs for businesses, which might pass those costs on to employees.bill
  • Creating a new government program adds bureaucracy and may not be needed if current appeals processes work well.report

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HR 9737Help with denied health claims

Who paid lobbyists to work it

Direct tie2 groups · their total 2025 lobbying
GroupIssues2025 lobbying
(all issues)		Has PAC?
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP, INC.›Named in billHealthBankingOther$12M✓UGP
HUMANA, INC.›Named in billHealthBankingDefense$4.5M✓HIPAC

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