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Introduced
01/21/2019
01/21/2019
In Committee
03/09/2019
03/09/2019
Crossed Over
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
Passed
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH COVERAGE; ENACTING THE SHORT-TERM HEALTH PLAN AND EXCEPTED BENEFIT ACT TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES RELATING TO SHORT-TERM HEALTH AND EXCEPTED BENEFIT COVERAGE; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF CHAPTER 59A, ARTICLE 16 NMSA 1978 TO BAN THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF UNLICENSED AND UNAPPROVED HEALTH BENEFITS PLANS; AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE NEW MEXICO INSURANCE CODE, THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION LAW AND THE NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE PLAN LAW TO ESTABLISH DIRECT- SERVICE RATIO APPLICABILITY FOR SHORT-TERM PLANS.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Short-Term Health Plan and Excepted Benefit Act, which establishes guidelines for short-term health plans and excepted benefit plans in New Mexico, including standards for policy provisions, minimum benefits, and rate requirements. The bill also prohibits the sale of unlicensed or unapproved health benefits plans, and amends the New Mexico Insurance Code, Health Maintenance Organization Law, and Nonprofit Health Care Plan Law to apply direct-service ratio requirements to short-term plans.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 235 - Apr. 4 (on 03/14/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=285&year=19 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/19%20Regular/final/HB0285.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/19%20Regular/bills/house/HB0285.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/19%20Regular/bills/house/HB0285.pdf |
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