Health insurance; mandated coverage for prosthetic devices and components. (SB931)
Introduced By
Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patrons Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond), and Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston)
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 prosthetic devices and components. Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the cost of prosthetic devices and components, if the treating physician certifies the medical necessity of the prosthetic device and component as a proposed course of treatment. The coverage shall, at a minimum, equal the coverage provided under provisions of the federal Medicare program. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078096828 |
01/09/2007 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/15/2007 | Impact statement from SCC (SB931) |
01/17/2007 | Referred to Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits |
01/17/2007 | S |