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Introduced
03/19/2015
03/19/2015
In Committee
03/24/2015
03/24/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2015
05/01/2015
Introduced Session
2015 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revises applicability of certain definitions regarding state group insurance program; defines term "plan year"; authorizes program to include additional benefits; authorizes employee to use certain portion of state's contribution to purchase additional & supplemental benefits; provides for program to offer health plans in specified benefit coverage levels; provides for DMS to develop plan for implementation of benefit levels; provides reporting requirements; authorizes additional benefits to be included in program; provides that DMS shall contract with at least one entity that provides comprehensive pricing & inclusive services for surgery & other medical procedures; provides contract & reporting requirements; provides for DMS to establish 3-year price transparency pilot project in certain areas of state; provides project & reporting requirements; directs DMS to contract with independent benefits consultant; provides requirements for & duties of consultant; provides reporting requirement; directs DMS to provide premium alternatives to Governor & Legislature by specified date; provides criteria for calculating premium alternatives; establishes premiums for participants for specified plans & coverage periods; provides appropriation & authorizes positions.
AI Summary
This bill revises the State Group Insurance Program by expanding the types of benefits offered, allowing employees to use a portion of the state's contribution to purchase additional benefits, and introducing different health plan coverage levels. It also mandates the Department of Management Services (DMS) to contract with entities providing comprehensive pricing for surgical and medical procedures, establish a 3-year price transparency pilot project to encourage value-based pricing and reward enrollees who choose lower-cost providers, and hire an independent benefits consultant to assess program trends and provide recommendations. Additionally, the bill outlines specific premium structures for various plans and coverage periods, and includes an appropriation for the implementation of these changes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Appropriations Committee (House), Health and Human Services Committee (House)
Last Action
Died on Calendar (on 04/28/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/7097 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/7097/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #082937 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/7097/Amendment/082937/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/7097/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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