SB283 - Prohibits health carriers from imposing co-insurance or co-payment amounts that exceeds 50% of the total cost of any single health care service

SB 283

Prohibits health carriers from imposing co-insurance or co-payment amounts that exceeds 50% of the total cost of any single health care service

Sponsor:

Lembke

LR Number:

1553L.01I

Committee:

Small Business, Insurance and Industry

Last Action:

4/7/2009 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee (1553L.02C)

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Effective Date:

August 28, 2009

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 283 - Under this act, health carriers, including preferred provider organizations, independent physician associations, and other entities that contract with health care providers, shall not impose any co-payment that exceeds 50% of the total cost of providing any single health care service to its enrollees.

STEPHEN WITTE

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