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IN HJR0008
Joint Resolution
Status
1/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Eric Turner
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AI Summary
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Proposes adding Section 38 to Article 1 of the Indiana Constitution establishing that individuals, employers, and health care providers cannot be compelled to participate in any health care system
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Protects the right of individuals and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines, and allows providers to accept such direct payments
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Prohibits health care system terms and conditions from punishing direct payment arrangements between patients, employers, and providers
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Preserves the ability to purchase or sell private health insurance, subject only to reasonable laws that do not substantially limit options
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Does not affect worker's compensation care, laws in effect before January 1, 2010, or regulations on which health care services are required or permitted by law
Legislative Description
Right to opt out of health care system.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures
1/13/2010