Health insurance; mandated coverage for telehealth services. (HB2191)
Introduced By
Del. Bud Phillips (D-Castlewood)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Health insurance; mandated coverage for telehealth services. Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the cost of telehealth services when the services are appropriately provided through such means. "Telehealth services" means the use of interactive audio, video, or other telecommunications technology by a health care provider to deliver health care services at a site other than the site where the patient is located, for consultation, transfer of medical data, and medical education. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/14/2009 | Committee |
01/14/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098346680 |
01/14/2009 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/18/2009 | Impact statement from SCC (HB2191) |
01/21/2009 | Assigned C & L sub: 2 |
01/22/2009 | Subcommittee recommends referring to Mandated Benefits Commission by voice vote |
01/27/2009 | Tabled in Commerce and Labor |
Comments
The Virginia Interfaith Center supports this bill.