HB 7091 (2012) -  Health Care Coverage Mandates

by Health & Human Services Quality Subcommittee and Wood
Deletes provisions providing health insurance policies, health care services plans, or other contracts be construed to require payment to podiatrists & chiropractors for services within their scope of practice; repeals provisions relating to required coverage for bone marrow transplant procedures; repeals provisions relating to payment of acupuncture benefits to certified acupuncturists; deletes requirement that health insurance policies covering massage must also cover services of person licensed to practice massage; deletes provisions relating to mandated eligibility for participation in provider networks by therapists, counselors, psychologists, or certain psychiatric nurses; repeals provisions relating to required coverage for home health care services; repeals provisions relating to requirements that optional coverage for mental & nervous disorders be made available; repeals provisions relating to required coverage for individuals with autism spectrum disorder; repeals provisions relating to required coverage for cleft lip & cleft palate treatment under certain circumstance; deletes provisions relating to payment for treatment at osteopathic hospital, required coverage for cleft lip & cleft palate treatment, & payment for services provided by massage therapist.
Effective Date: July 1, 2012
Last Event: Died in Health & Human Services Committee on Friday, March 9, 2012 11:59 PM

PCB committee actions:

  • PCB HSQS 12-03 recommended by:
    Health & Human Services Quality Subcommittee
    • On agenda for: 01/31/12   12:30 PM View Notice
    • Favorable With Amendment(s) (final action) See Votes

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Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Health & Human Services Committee Time: 03/09/2012 - 11:59 PM Member: Committee: Health & Human Services Committee Version: __
Event: H Now in Health & Human Services Committee Time: 02/06/2012 - 11:03 AM Member: Committee: Health & Human Services Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Health & Human Services Committee Time: 02/06/2012 - 11:03 AM Member: Committee: Health & Human Services Committee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 02/03/2012 - 11:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 02/03/2012 - 1:25 PM Member: Committee: Health & Human Services Quality Subcommittee Version: __