Show SB 233 Managed Care Reform - Licensed Hospice and Home Health Agencies Sponsored by Sen. Hull Senate struck enacting clause 3/3/99 Would require health insurers contract with a hospice or home health agency that is willing to accept the insurer's terms Would establish minimum requirements for provider contracts SCR 2 Resolution on Use of Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Sponsored by Sen. Nielson Governor signed 2/24/99 Reaffirms right of states to determine the disposition of tobacco settlement funds Urges Federal Government to not interfere with how states exercise this right HB 25 Income Tax Deduction for Health Care Insurance Sponsored by Rep. Styler Governor signed 3/19/99 Increases the individual Income Tax deduction for amounts paid for health care insurance HB 84 Hospital Billing Procedures Sponsored by Rep. Dayton Governor vetoed 3/23/99 Would require a hospital to include on an itemized billing statement any amount charged to the patient to pay for the CHIP assessment HB 138 Prescription Drug Coverage Study Sponsored by Rep. Beck House struck enacting clause 3/3/99 Would require the Health Policy Commission study and make recommendations on insurance coverage of prescription drugs HB 159 Mental Health Insurance Parity Sponsored by Rep. Buffmire Senate struck enacting clause 3/3/99 Would require that health insurance policies cover mental health conditions on the same basis as physical health conditions HB 270 Insurance Law Amendments Sponsored by Rep. Adair Governor signed 3/17/99 Amends license classifications and continuing education requirements Addresses scope of the individual and small employer health insurance act Re-enacts retrospectively Medical Savings Accounts HB 284 Hospital Provider Assessment Account Amendments Sponsored by Rep. Dayton Governor vetoed 3/23/99 Would repeal the hospital provider assessment upon the receipt of tobacco settlement funds HB 347 Patient Bill of Rights Sponsored by Rep. Carlson House struck enacting clause 3/3/99 Would clarify when pre-authorization of emergency medical care may be required Would establish a process for standing referrals to a specialist Would allow for independent external reviews for adverse health care decisions Would require a minimum benefit for non-formulary prescription drugs 131 |