Archive for Day: May 19, 2010

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Missouri Health Insurance Health Care Bills

An autism mandate bill for Missouri health insurance was passed by the legislature just prior to the conclusion of the current session last week. It is now on its way to the desk of Governor Jay Nixon, who has spoken publicly in support of the measure. Effective with all policies […]

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Iowa Health Insurance Health Care Bill

Insurance Commissioner Susan Voss held a meeting with Iowa health insurance industry representatives on May 7 to discuss the implementation of a health care cost bill. Specifically,certain provisions require the Iowa Insurance Division to 1) hold a public hearing regarding any proposed rate increases that exceed national health care spending […]

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Indiana Health Insurance Affordable Care Act

After a financial review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s impact on the Indiana health insurance Medicaid program and the state budget, Milliman reported its findings last week to the State Budget Committee. Milliman placed the total fiscal impact to the budget during the next 10 years at […]

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Georgia Health Insurance Aetna

The legislature adjourned for 2010 after a number of negative Georgia health insurance bills were defeated, including a proposed tax on health plans and restrictions on rental networks. Among the legislation that did pass was, most significantly, a bill that would apply state prompt-pay laws to self-funded plans. The bill […]

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Florida Health Insurance Aetna

The legislature adjourned for 2010 with no significant Florida health insurance bills passing. The only exception was in the area of Medicaid, where Aetna helped pass legislation regarding provider-sponsored networks. Legislation that was defeated includes mandates for coverage of Down’s Syndrome and other developmental disabilities, and problematic pharmacy legislation.

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Delaware Health Insurance Aetna

Delaware health insurance debate resumed last week on a bill that would prohibit health insurers from denying coverage for medically necessary procedures and tests. The bill was voted out of committee with the understanding that significant changes are needed before a full vote occurs. The Department of Insurance presented testimony […]

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Colorado Health Insurance Aetna

The General Assembly in Colorado health insurance recently adjourned a 2010 session that was focused heavily on health care issues. Outgoing Governor Bill Ritter succeeded in his goal of leaving a health care reform legacy with the passage of unisex rating in the individual market, a plain language requirement for […]

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Health Insurance Reform Update for May

As the comment period ended with respect to medical loss ratio (MLR) regulations, a flurry of letters were sent last week to both the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to Aetna health insurance and other insurers, several employer groups […]