Health insurance; refusal to accept assignments from patients or physicians prohibited. (HB253)

Introduced By

Del. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake) with support from co-patron Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
X
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Health insurance; refusal to accept assignments prohibited. Prohibits health insurers from refusing to accept an assignment of benefits made by a patient to a physician. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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