Loading chat...
MO SB6
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jack Goodman
Click for details
AI Summary
- Exempts prepaid health care plans for low-income individuals from Missouri insurance regulations if they operate nonprofit under 501(c)(3) sponsorship and meet specified conditions
- Limits plan eligibility to persons earning less than 200% of federal poverty level who lack other group insurance coverage
- Requires primary care services be provided by staff or volunteers from medical/osteopathic societies at no cost or nominal reimbursement for direct expenses
- Restricts administrative and marketing payments to outside contractors to no more than 10% of total charges
- Provides liability protection for volunteer and retired health professionals serving at faith-based community health centers, limiting damages to available insurance unless caused by gross negligence or willful/wanton misconduct
- Requires annual reporting to the Secretary of State within 90 days of fiscal year end, including enrollee numbers, services rendered, financial statements, and administrative costs
Legislative Description
Enacts provisions relating to faith-based community health centers
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
2/15/2011
Committee Referrals
Health, Mental Health, Seniors And Families1/12/2011
Full Bill Text
No bill text available