90th General Assembly
Summary of SB0276
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Senate Sponsors:
COLLINS.

Short description: 
HMO-DISCLOSE-POS-UTILIZ-REVIEW                                             

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act.  Imposes  certain      
   requirements for holding a certificate of authority under which health      
   care  services are provided through the use of managed care, including      
   disclosure standards, credentialing standards and an  appeals  process      
   for  providers,  the  development of community service plans, and that      
   health maintenance organizations provide  a  point-of-service  option.      
   Provides  for  certification  of  utilization  review  agents  by  the      
   Department   of  Insurance.   Establishes  criteria  for  obtaining  a      
   certificate.  Requires  the  Director  of  Insurance  to  establish  a      
   statewide   dispute   resolution   system.    Provides  penalties  for      
   violation.  Effective immediately.                                          
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: 99-01-12

           Location: Senate

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   0     SENATE -   0


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