Estimated at more than $1 trillion over 10 years, the measure would require most employers to offer health insurance to employees, and prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage based on existing medical problems or impose limits on coverage.

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If passed, the health overhaul bill would immediately bar insurance companies from canceling coverage except in cases of fraud and from imposing lifetime dollar limits on coverage.

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And starting this year, insurance companies will be banned from dropping people from coverage when they get sick or placing lifetime limits on coverage.

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