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GA HB1336

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tyler Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Plan sponsors of health benefit plans may consent on behalf of covered persons to receive the plan itself, related communications, and health insurance ID cards via electronic transmittal or electronic posting
  • Plan sponsors must confirm that the covered person routinely uses electronic communications during the normal course of employment before providing consent on their behalf
  • Covered persons must be given an opportunity to opt out of electronic delivery of the plan, related communications, and health insurance identification cards
  • Insurers must document that applicable conditions under Code Section 33-24-14 are satisfied before delivering plan documents or communications electronically
  • Effective July 1, 2024, applying to all policies, certificates, or contracts issued, delivered, or renewed in Georgia on or after that date

Legislative Description

Insurance; plan sponsor of health benefit plan to consent on behalf of a covered person to the electronic transmittal or electronic posting of such plan; allow

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/27/2024

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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