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MN SF2372

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Vicki Jensen

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Creates administrative penalties for healthcare providers engaged in insurance fraud, including fines up to $25,000 per incident, removal of payment authorization, and restitution orders.

  • Establishes new prescription drug reimbursement limits for no-fault auto insurance, including average wholesale price (AWP) plus $4.18 dispensing fee for drugs filled outside licensed pharmacies and preauthorization requirements for compound drugs.

  • Increases economic benefits under no-fault auto insurance: disability/income loss from $250 to $500 per week, funeral expenses from $2,000 to $5,000, and survivors' economic loss from $200 to $500 per week.

  • Prohibits homeowners insurance companies from imposing surcharges based solely on consumer inquiries that do not result in paid claims.

  • Creates a 13-member task force to review motor vehicle insurance coverage verification programs in other states and recommend legislative implementation for Minnesota by February 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Insurance fraud regulations provisions modifications

Last Action

General Orders: Stricken and re-referred to Finance

3/26/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance3/26/2014
Judiciary3/20/2014
State and Local Government3/19/2014
Transportation and Public Safety3/13/2014
Commerce3/6/2014

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