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LA HR337

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabe Firment

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Louisiana Department of Insurance to study health insurance coverage mandates enacted by the Legislature since January 1, 2016, and their impact on premiums, employer-sponsored plans, and insurance availability

  • Requires a written report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations to be submitted to the House Committee on Insurance by February 1, 2026

  • Notes that approximately 97% of large employers in Louisiana offer health insurance compared to only 33% of small employers

  • Over 40% of Louisiana's population relies on employer-sponsored health insurance for coverage

  • Expresses concern that coverage mandates increase costs and may discourage small employers from offering health insurance to employees

Legislative Description

Requests the Department of Insurance to study and issue a report relative to the impact of health insurance coverage mandates on the cost of health insurance

INSURANCE/HEALTH

Last Action

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

6/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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