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AR HB1824

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Magie

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits healthcare insurers from using "all products clauses" in contracts with healthcare providers, which require providers to participate in multiple health benefit plans or products as a condition of participation in any plan.

  • Defines an "all products clause" as a contract provision requiring a healthcare provider to serve in additional provider networks or participate in other health benefit plans offered by the same healthcare insurer without the provider's ability to negotiate or select terms.

  • Makes any all products clause in a provider contract void and applies the prohibition to contracts delivered, issued, reissued, extended, or modified beginning on the effective date of the subchapter.

  • Declares an emergency due to rapid changes in the healthcare insurance marketplace and the need to prevent anticompetitive practices that deter insurers from entering the state market.

  • Establishes the act becomes effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of the veto period, or veto override.

Legislative Description

To Prohibit The Use Of An All Products Clause In A Healthcare Provider Contract; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce3/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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