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ID H0475

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exchange portal shall permit shoppers to anonymously input information for comparison shopping without requiring login credentials until an application is formally submitted.

  • Login names, passwords, and identifying information required only upon submission of an application, not during the comparison shopping phase.

  • Exchange must provide a prominent warning to persons qualifying for premium assistance advising them to estimate income carefully, warning that underestimating income results in overpayment of premium assistance that must be repaid to the Internal Revenue Service.

  • Neither the exchange nor any state agency may require or penalize any person for refusing to use the exchange or purchase a health benefit plan or stand-alone dental plan.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that shoppers on the exchange may comparison shop and shall provide certain information only upon submission of an application and to provide for a warning regarding a submission of estimated income.

HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2014 Session Law Chapter 241 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/26/2014

Full Bill Text

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