SB 416 – Prohibits health insurers from refusing to contract with willing optometrists and ophthalmologists

• Sponsor: Engler
• LR Number: 1732S.01I
• Committee: Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health
• Last Action: 4/6/2005 - Hearing Conducted S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2005

Current Bill Summary

SB 416 - This act proposes an "any willing provider" provision which would prohibit health insurers or health carriers from discriminating against (refusing to contract with) optometrists or ophthalmologists who are willing to meet the terms and conditions established by the health insurer or health carrier.

STEPHEN WITTE