Health insurance; coverage for prosthetic devices. (HB1478)
Introduced By
Del. Danica Roem (D-Manassas Park) with support from co-patrons Del. Paul Krizek (D-Alexandria), Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington), and Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Health insurance; coverage for prosthetic devices. Includes myoelectric, biomechanical, and microprocessor-controlled prosthetic devices within the scope of "medically necessary prosthetic devices." Health insurance policies, contracts, and plans are required to offer and make available coverage for medically necessary prosthetic devices. The inclusion of these types of prosthetic devices applies to policies, contracts, and plans issued on and after January 1, 2019. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/17/2018 | Presented and ordered printed 18105087D |
| 01/17/2018 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 01/30/2018 | Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/31/2018 | Impact statement from SCC (HB1478) |
| 02/01/2018 | Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 5-N) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in Commerce and Labor |