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AR HB1273

Bill

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Pilkington

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Board to review by end of plan year 2019 whether ridesharing applications are cost-effective for program participants seeking healthcare services.

  • Defines "ridesharing application" as an online platform connecting passengers with licensed drivers under the Transportation Network Company Services Act for a fee.

  • Directs the board to review ridesharing use by program participants by July 2019 to assess impact on access to quality patient care and timely healthcare delivery.

  • Authorizes the board to identify and consider implementing a pilot program that would reimburse program participants for ridesharing costs incurred for obtaining healthcare services.

Legislative Description

To Require The State And Public School Life And Health Insurance Board To Review The Cost-effectiveness Of Ridesharing Applications.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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