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ND HB1407

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Al Carlson

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Origin

House of Representatives

65th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Limits the initial and renewal terms of fully insured uniform group insurance contracts for hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage to a maximum of two years.

  • Allows the board to renew a contract without soliciting competitive bids if the carrier's performance meets expectations and the proposed premium renewal amount does not exceed the board's expectations.

  • Requires the board to use an independent consultant to prepare a concurrent renewal estimate for comparison purposes.

  • Mandates the board review carrier performance metrics including payment accuracy, claim processing time, member service center metrics, and wellness program participation levels.

  • Requires the board to specify its reasons in writing if it determines to solicit a competitive bid due to unsatisfactory carrier performance or premium renewal amounts exceeding expectations.

Legislative Description

The term of the public employee uniform group insurance contract for health benefits coverage; and to provide for application.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 1 nays 43

3/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Government and Veterans Affairs2/20/2017
Appropriations2/1/2017
Industry, Business, and Labor1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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