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IN HB1580

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mara Reardon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates insurance coverage for ectodermal dysplasia treatment, including inpatient and outpatient dental, orthodontic, and prosthodontic services such as dentures, implants, and crowns

  • Applies to state employee health plans, accident and sickness insurance policies, and health maintenance organization contracts issued or renewed after June 30, 2019

  • Requires treatment to be determined medically necessary by a physician to restore or maintain the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living

  • Prohibits annual dollar limits, deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance less favorable than those applied to physical illness generally under the plan

  • Bans lifetime dollar limits, coinsurance, or deductibles for ectodermal dysplasia coverage

Legislative Description

Coverage for ectodermal dysplasia treatment. Requires a state employee health plan, a policy of accident and sickness insurance, and a contract with a health maintenance organization to provide coverage for treatment of ectodermal dysplasia.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance

1/17/2019

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/17/2019

Full Bill Text

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