Sec. 409. Report by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the following 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall— conduct a study of— the effects of the provisions of, including amendments made by, this Act on premiums and out-of-pocket costs with respect to individual health insurance coverage and small group health plans; the adequacy of provider networks with respect to individual health insurance coverage and small group health plans, taking into consideration maximum travel time and distance; and such other effects of such provisions, and amendments, as the Secretary deems relevant; and submit a report on such study to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.