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AR HB1824
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Magie
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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