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MO HB2596

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Peggy McGaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for multiple employer self-insured health plans to include two or more self-employed individuals who each have at least one common-law employee, along with their dependents

  • Requires plans to file annual reports with the Director of Commerce and Insurance by March 1 in compliance with section 375.041, replacing previous detailed reporting requirements

  • Mandates plans file risk-based capital (RBC) reports with the director in compliance with section 375.1252 as applicable to health organizations

  • Changes surplus account requirements from three times average monthly premium to the greater of $600,000 or two times the authorized control level risk-based capital

  • Removes the previous surplus calculation method for plans without one full year of experience (three times estimated monthly premium)

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to multiple employer self-insured health plans

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (S)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Banking2/26/2026
Rules - Administrative2/3/2026
Health and Mental Health1/15/2026

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