Health carriers; denial of coverage, quarterly report, sunset provisions. (HB1174)
Introduced By
Del. Dawn Adams (D-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church), Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke), and Sen. Danica Roem (D-Manassas)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Health carriers; denial of coverage; quarterly report. Requires each health carrier in the Commonwealth to submit to the State Corporation Commission on a quarterly basis a report of all first-time denials of coverage, including denials based on preexisting conditions and experimental or investigational treatments. The bill states that a health carrier must inform a covered person of his right to an internal appeal or, if applicable, an external review, upon issuing a denial of coverage. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2024. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/17/2022 | Committee |
01/17/2022 | Presented and ordered printed 22103705D |
01/17/2022 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Energy |
01/25/2022 | Assigned sub: Subcommittee #4 |
01/31/2022 | Impact statement from SCC (HB1174) |
02/08/2022 | Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2023 |
02/15/2022 | Left in Commerce and Energy |