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MN HF3073

Bill

Status

Passed

5/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joe Atkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum weekly disability and income loss benefits from $250 to $500 per week, effective January 1, 2015
  • Raises funeral and burial expense benefits from $2,000 to $5,000 maximum, effective January 1, 2015
  • Increases survivors economic loss benefits maximum from $200 to $500 per week, effective January 1, 2015
  • Establishes prescription drug reimbursement standards including average wholesale price (AWP) plus $4.18 dispensing fee for drugs filled outside licensed pharmacies, with preauthorization requirement for compound drugs
  • Creates task force on motor vehicle insurance coverage verification to review and recommend legislation for an insurance coverage verification program, with report due February 1, 2015
  • Grants immunity from liability to insurers and insurance support organizations that disclose information to prevent fraud and criminal activity
  • Repeals Minnesota Statutes section 72A.327 regarding health claims appeals classification

Legislative Description

Insurance regulations modified to reduce fraud, no-fault auto benefits regulated, economic benefits modified under chapter 65B, and motor vehicle insurance coverage verification task force established.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 310

5/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance4/25/2014
Government Operations3/27/2014
Civil Law3/26/2014
Judiciary Finance and Policy3/20/2014
Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy3/13/2014

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