Hospitals and physicians; processing health insurance claims. (SB650)

Introduced By

Sen. Don McEachin (D-Richmond)

Progress

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

Description

Hospitals and physicians; processing health insurance claims.  Requires any hospital or licensed physician who treats a patient who presents proof of health insurance providing coverage within the applicable provider network to process such patient's claims and provides that a patient is not be liable for any amount in excess of what would be owed if the claim was properly filed in such instances. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/20/2012Presented and ordered printed 12103699D
01/20/2012Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
02/06/2012Continued to 2013 in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)