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MO HB1243
Bill
Status
4/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
Keith English
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AI Summary
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Requires health exchange navigator license applicants to pass a written examination created and administered by the Missouri Department of Insurance director, with option to contract with independent testing services
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Federal certification examinations for navigators, certified application counselors, in-person assisters, or health center outreach workers cannot substitute for the state-required examination
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Mandates that licensed navigators furnish a surety bond or other evidence of financial responsibility to protect consumers against wrongful acts, misrepresentations, errors, omissions, or negligence
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Applicants must be at least 18 years old, reside in Missouri or maintain principal place of business in the state, and not be disqualified under insurance producer license standards
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Navigator entities must report changes in employment or affiliation of individual navigators within 20 days of such changes
Legislative Description
Requires that an applicant for a navigator license must take an exam created by the Department of Insurance and submit to a criminal background check
Last Action
Second read and referred: Senate Small Business, Insurance, and Industry(S)
4/28/2015