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CA SB690

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Edward Hernandez

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health care service plans and health insurers from discriminating against health care providers acting within the scope of their license or certification, effective January 1, 2014

  • Does not require plans or insurers to contract with any provider unwilling to abide by established participation terms and conditions

  • Allows plans and insurers to establish varying reimbursement rates based on quality or performance measures

  • Implementation limited to the extent required by federal provider nondiscrimination provisions in Section 2706 of the Public Health Service Act and related federal regulations

  • No state reimbursement required for local agencies or school districts as the bill only creates new criminal provisions

Legislative Description

Health care coverage: discrimination.

Last Action

Set, second hearing. Held in committee and under submission.

8/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/15/2012
Health4/19/2012
Appropriations5/9/2011
Health3/3/2011
Rules2/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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