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MO SB153
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Wallingford
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 354.603, RSMo to add the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) as a recognized accrediting body for managed care plan networks in Missouri
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Health carriers accredited by AAAHC will have their networks automatically deemed adequate by the Director of Insurance when filing access plans
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Joins four existing pathways for network adequacy: Medicare + Choice contracts, National Committee for Quality Assurance accreditation, Joint Commission accreditation, and Utilization Review Accreditation Commission accreditation
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Pre-filed December 16, 2014 by Senator Wallingford for the 98th General Assembly First Regular Session
Legislative Description
Provides that a managed care plan's network is adequate if the health carrier is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
3/31/2015