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OR HB2690

Relating to the Health Insurance Mandate Review Advisory Committee; prescribing an effective date.

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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act creates a committee to review proposed measures that require a health plan to pay for a certain type of health service or a health service that is provided by a certain type of provider of health care. The committee must report the results of its review of each measure to the legislature. The LPRO director staffs the committee. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.6). Establishes the Health Insurance Mandate Review Advisory Committee, staffed by the Legisla- tive Policy and Research Director, to meet during interims between sessions of the Legislative As- sembly to review a specified number of proposed measures sponsored by or submitted to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health if the measure requires health insurance policies to reimburse specified health care providers or to reimburse the cost of a specific service. Specifies the membership of the committee and the type of review that the committee must under- take. Requires the committee to produce a report of its findings on each proposed measure no later than January 15 of the year in which the measure may be introduced or 15 days after a review is requested, whichever is later. Requires the director to report to the Legislative Assembly, by September 15, 2027, on the work of the committee and recommendations for legislation. Sunsets June 30, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Health Insurance Mandate Review Advisory Committee, a new body tasked with reviewing proposed legislative measures that mandate health insurance coverage. The committee will consist of six members appointed jointly by the Senate President and House Speaker, representing diverse perspectives including businesses, insurers, healthcare providers, consumers, health equity advocates, and rural healthcare experts. During legislative interim periods, the committee can receive and review up to four proposed measures in even-numbered years and two in odd-numbered years related to health insurance mandates. The committee will conduct comprehensive analyses of proposed measures, examining social and financial effects, medical necessity, equity of access, potential financial hardships, and the impact on various healthcare systems. The Legislative Policy and Research Director will provide staff support, and all state agencies are directed to assist the committee. Members will serve as volunteers without compensation. By September 15, 2027, the committee must report to the Legislative Assembly on its implementation and potential improvements to the review process. The bill includes a sunset provision, with the committee's operations set to conclude on June 30, 2028, and takes effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 04/07/2025)

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