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AR SB527
Bill
Status
4/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Cecile Bledsoe
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AI Summary
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Healthcare payors must issue identification cards to members that indicate whether the health benefit plan is insured or self-funded.
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"Health benefit plan" includes individual, blanket, or group plans for healthcare services but excludes workers' compensation, Medicaid, and plans providing only dental or vision benefits.
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"Healthcare payor" encompasses health insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, hospital and medical services corporations, and entities administering self-funded plans including governmental plans.
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The legislation addresses marketplace confusion among consumers and providers regarding plan types and establishes an emergency effective date upon gubernatorial approval or veto procedures.
Legislative Description
To Require A Healthcare Payor To Disclose On A Member Identification Card Whether A Health Benefit Plan Is Insured Or Self-funded; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB527 is now Act 706
4/5/2019