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INSURANCE

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2006 Session (CD) Carried over from 2006 session but died in committee on or before December 8th


Accident and sickness insurance; ethics and fairness in carrier business practices. Amending § 38.2-3407.15. (Patron-Morgan, HB 322 (CD))
Accident and sickness insurance, group; student medical leave of absence. Amending § 38.2-3525. (Patron-Alexander, HB 1622 (Chapter 428))
Augmented estate; inclusion of insurance policies. Amending §§ 64.1-16.1 and 64.1-16.2. (Patron-Waddell, HB 2833 (Chapter 308))
Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; includes certain provisions. Amending §§ 38.2-5001, 38.2-5003, 38.2-5004, 38.2-5006, 38.2-5008, 38.2-5009, 38.2-5010, and 38.2-5013; adding §§ 38.2-5009.2 and 38.2-5013.1; repealing § 38.2-5014. (Patron-Tata, HB 416 (CD); Watkins, SB 643 (CD))
Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; increases membership of board of directors. Amending § 38.2-5016. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 774 (F))
Casualty, burglary and theft insurances; policies to include certain provisions. Amending §§ 38.2-111 and 38.2-113. (Patron-Purkey, HB 3055 (Chapter 762))
Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), State; memorializing State Congressional Delegation and Governor to urge Congress to reauthorize federal funding for FAMIS. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 616 (F); Martin, SJR 416 (F))
Driver’s licenses; DMV not to issue to persons convicted of driving under influence unless have proof of motor vehicle insurance. Amending § 46.2-316. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2518 (Chapter 496))
Educational Institution Benefits Consortium; created. Adding §§ 38.2-6300 through 38.2-6304. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2042 (F))
Expert witness certifications; plaintiff in medical malpractice actions and wrongful death actions brought against health care provider must provide. Amending §§ 8.01-20.1, 8.01-50.1, and 16.1-83.1. (Patron-Athey, HB 2403 (F))
Family day homes; Bureau of Insurance of State Corporation Commission to study availability of liability insurance for operators thereof. (Patron-Bell, HJR 697 (F))
Family day homes; insurance notice requirements. Amending § 63.2-1809.1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 888 (Chapter 594))
FAMIS Program; eliminates requirement the Department of Medical Assistance Services provide quarterly reports thereon. Amending § 32.1-351. (Patron-Brink, HB 2299 (Chapter 407))
Fire Programs Fund; increases assessment on certain property and casualty insurers therefor. Amending § 38.2-401. (Patron-BaCote, HB 3042 (F))
Health care services; billing information. Adding § 38.2-3407.15:1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 144 (CD))
Health coverage; expedited review of appeals of final adverse decisions. Amending §§ 38.2-5902 and 38.2-5905. (Patron-Fralin, HB 3137 (Chapter 346))
Health insurance; assignment of benefits to emergency care physicians. Amending § 2.2-2818; adding § 38.2-3407.12:1. (Patron-Morgan, HB 946 (CD))
Health insurance; benefits for reservists called to active duty. Amending §§ 44-93.1 and 44-93.5. (Patron-McDougle, SB 377 (CD))
Health insurance; corrects an erroneous cross-reference regarding definition of risk-based capital reports. Amending §§ 38.2-5501 and 38.2-5503. (Patron-Colgan, SB 1317 (Chapter 360))
Health insurance; coverage for bone marrow transplants. Amending § 38.2-3418.1:1. (Patron-Blevins, SB 991 (F))
Health insurance; coverage for bone marrow transplants. Repealing § 38.2-3418.1:1. (Patron-Byron, HB 2426 (F))
Health insurance; Department of Medical Assistance Services to study effects of modifications to public subsidy program. (Patron-Nutter, HJR 653 (F); Blevins, SJR 388 (F))
Health insurance; issuer to provide an employer with correct data regarding utilization of benefits and services by covered individuals. Amending § 38.2-3434. (Patron-Ruff, SB 1336 (F))
Health insurance; joint subcommittee to develop market-based, consumer-driven model for State, report. (Patron-Purkey, HJR 645 (F))
Health insurance; joint subcommittee to study costs for state and local early retirees. (Patron-Miller, SJR 308 (I) See SJR372)
Health insurance; joint subcommittee to study experience pool for educators and local government employees. (Patron-Norment, SJR 372 (P))
Health insurance; local government employees’ participation in state employee health plan. Amending § 2.2-1204. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 9 (CD))
Health insurance; mandated coverage for CyberKnife procedures. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-Fralin, HB 1975 (F))
Health insurance; mandated coverage for enteral formulas necessitated by inborn metabolic disorders. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-Frederick, HB 2447 (F))
Health insurance; mandated coverage for evaluations of brain tumors. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2156 (F))
Health insurance; mandated coverage for habilitative services for children. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-Plum, HB 657 (CD))
Health insurance; mandated coverage for prosthetic devices and components. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-Ticer, SB 931 (F))
Health insurance; mandated coverage for treatment by intensity modulated radiation therapy. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-Wittman, HB 2949 (F))
Health insurance; payment for services rendered by non-participating providers. Amending § 38.2-3407.13:2. (Patron-Norment, SB 160 (CD))
Health insurance; policies to protect uninsured. Amending §§ 38.2-4214 and 38.2-4319; adding §§ 38.2-3419.2 through 38.2-3419.10. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 3160 (F))
Health insurance; policy to state coverage for medical treatments under Medicare Parts A and B. Adding § 38.2-3502.1. (Patron-Fralin, HB 2149 (F))
Health insurance; program for employees of local governments, teachers, etc., to include same coverage as state employees. Amending § 2.2-1204. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 501 (CD))
Health insurance; refusal to accept assignments from patients or physicians prohibited. Adding § 38.2-3407.13:3. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 253 (CD))
Health insurance; State to pay for law-enforcement officers receiving work-related disability benefits. Amending §§ 9.1-403 and 51.1-1132. (Patron-Cox, HB 2557 (Chapter 90))
Health insurance claims; joint payment thereof. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3407.17. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 2562 (F))
Health Insurance Coverage to Uninsured Population, Options to Extend; Report of Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (HJR 158, 2006). (HD 19)
Health insurance credits; increased for certain retired public officers and employees. Amending § 51.1-1403. (Patron-Ingram, HB 3027 (F))
Health insurance credits; increased for retired state employees. Amending § 51.1-1400. (Patron-Putney, HB 1833 (F))
Health insurance credits; increased for retired teachers. Amending §§ 51.1-1400 and 51.1-1401. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 860 (I) See SB1218)
Health insurance credits; increased for retired teachers. Amending § 51.1-1401. (Patron-Shuler, HB 1766 (F); Caputo, HB 1881 (F); Tata, HB 2370 (Chapter 866); Ward, HB 3014 (F); Potts, SB 777 (I) See SB1218; Devolites Davis, SB 831 (I) See SB1218; Stolle, SB 1170 (I) See SB1218; Hanger, SB 1218 (Chapter 921))
Health insurance credits; state employees receiving long-term disability benefits are eligible. Amending §§ 51.1-1133 and 51.1-1400. (Patron-Tata, HB 2091 (Chapter 64))
Health insurance credits; to include all retired school division employees. Amending § 51.1-1401. (Patron-McEachin, HB 2866 (F))
Health Insurance Exchange Act; created. Adding §§ 38.2-6300 through 38.2-6314. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2121 (F))
Health insurance program; provision for employees by locality. Amending § 15.2-1517. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1242 (F))
Health Insurance Risk Transfer Plan; created. Adding §§ 38.2-6300 through 38.2-6307. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2122 (F))
Health maintenance organizations; establishes procedure which they may convert, without reincorporating, to an accident and sickness insurer. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-1016.1. (Patron-Newman, SB 1303 (Chapter 579))
Health maintenance organizations; may license insurance company or health services plan that organizes and operates. Amending § 38.2-4314. (Patron-Newman, SB 525 (CD))
Hospital-Emergency Treatment Reimbursement Fund; created, report. Adding §§ 32.1-127.4, 38.2-6300 through 38.2-6303, and 40.1-29.1. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1947 (F))
Human papillomavirus vaccinations; requires health insurers to provide coverage thereof. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-McEachin, HB 2877 (F))
Income tax, state; tax credit for health insurance premiums paid by small business employers. Adding § 58.1-339.12. (Patron-Frederick, HB 1616 (F))
Insurance; prohibits insurers from setting rates based on credit history. Amending §§ 38.2-2114, 38.2-2115, 38.2-2126, 38.2-2212, 38.2-2213, and 38.2-2234. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2887 (F))
Insurance; supplemental liability coverage for sheriff’s departments and regional jails. Amending § 2.2-1839. (Patron-Howell, SB 971 (Chapter 773))
Insurance; unfair claims settlement practices. Amending § 38.2-510. (Patron-Nixon, HB 3035 (F))
Insurance agents; applicants to submit fingerprints for criminal history records check. Amending §§ 19.2-389 and 38.2-1819. (Patron-Albo, HB 2492 (F))
Insurance agents; repeals a provision for license termination for failure to hold at least one active appointment within 183 calendar days. Amending § 38.2-1825. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 3016 (Chapter 703))
Insurance companies; confidentiality of analyses. Amending §§ 38.2-1306.1, 38.2-1320.5, and 38.2-4319. (Patron-Nixon, HB 2394 (Chapter 488))
Insurance consultants, licensed; must enter into written contract prior to consulting. Amending § 38.2-1839. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1957 (Chapter 449))
Insurance continuing education board; increase of membership. Amending § 38.2-1867. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1958 (F))
Life, Accident and Sickness Insurance Guaranty Association; provides maximum amount of contractual obligation. Amending § 38.2-1704. (Patron-Tata, HB 2351 (Chapter 482))
Life insurance; clarifies provisions addressing when a trustee has an insurable interest therein. Amending § 38.2-301 and second enactment of Chapter 656, 2005 Acts. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2001 (Chapter 186))
Life insurance; payment of benefits to designee of beneficiary. Adding § 38.2-3125.1. (Patron-Alexander, HB 1302 (CD))
Life insurance policies; clarifies trustee has an insurable interest therein and makes same retroactive. Amending § 38.2-301. (Patron-Lohr, HB 2792 (F))
Line of Duty Act; benefits for certain private citizens. Amending §§ 9.1-402, 9.1-403, and 23-7.4:1. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2514 (F))
Mandated Health Insurance Benefits, Special Advisory Commission on; abolished. Amending §§ 30-58.1 and 38.2-3431; repealing §§ 2.2-2503, 2.2-2504, and 2.2-2505. (Patron-Reid, HB 2635 (F))
Medical Assistance Services, Department of; recovery of third party liability payments. Amending § 32.1-325.2. (Patron-Hall, HB 3138 (Chapter 535))
Medicine, Board of; disciplinary procedure. Amending §§ 54.1-2900, 54.1-2910.1, and 54.1-2912.3; adding § 54.1-2910.2. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2157 (Chapter 861))
Motor carriers of passengers; insurance based on number thereof by carrier. Amending § 46.2-2053. (Patron-Cole, HB 1646 (F))
Motor vehicle insurance; policies on access to recorded data, penalty. Adding § 38.2-2215.1. (Patron-Gear, HB 890 (CD))
Motor vehicle insurance; prohibits premiums based on credit history. Amending §§ 38.2-2212, 38.2-2213, and 38.2-2234. (Patron-Frederick, HB 2683 (F))
Motor vehicle insurance; prohibits rate increases as a result of claim due to an accident for which insured was not at fault. Amending § 38.2-2212. (Patron-Spruill, HB 2908 (F))
Motor vehicle insurance license tax; revenues dedicated to Priority Transportation Fund. Amending §§ 33.1-23.03:8 and 58.1-2501; repealing tenth enactment of Chapters 1019 and 1044, 2000 Acts. (Patron-Houck, SB 1201 (F))
Motor vehicle liability insurance; increases coverage limits. Amending § 46.2-472. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 264 (CD))
Motor vehicle repair labor rates; requires State Corporation Commission to conduct quarterly surveys of operators of repair facilities. Adding § 38.2-515.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2543 (F))
Pharmacy benefits management; payment for clean claims submitted electronically. Adding § 38.2-3407.9:03. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1084 (Chapter 839))
Pharmacy benefits managers; regulation thereof. Adding §§ 38.2-3438 through 38.2-3443. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1954 (F))
Pharmacy benefits managers; requirements for regulation and registration. Amending §§ 38.2-3407.4:2, 38.2-3407.5, 38.2-3407.5:1, 38.2-3407.6:1, 38.2-3407.7, 38.2-3407.9:01, 38.2-3407.9:02, 38.2-3407.15, 38.2-4209.1, 38.2-4214, 38.2-4312.1, 38.2-4319, and 38.2-4509; adding §§ 38.2-1365 through 38.2-1384. (Patron-Morgan, HB 945 (CD))
Retired employees; removes exception for certain localities regarding provision of group accident and health insurance. Amending § 15.2-1517. (Patron-Quayle, SB 959 (Chapter 150))
Small businesses; joint subcommittee to study whether laws and regulations impede ability thereof to act collectively in procuring health insurance. (Patron-Purkey, HJR 612 (F))
Small Employer Health Insurance Exchange Act; created. Adding §§ 38.2-6300 through 38.2-6313. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2120 (F))
State employees; health insurance plan to provide coverage for intensity modulated radiation therapy. Amending § 2.2-2818. (Patron-Wittman, HB 2948 (F))
State employees; removes reference to Milliman & Robertson’s guidelines from Code relating to health insurance. Amending § 2.2-2818. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 2651 (F))
Surplus lines insurance; alien insurer cannot be approved unless it maintains certain amount in irrevocable trust fund. Amending §§ 38.2-800, 38.2-4811, and 38.2-4812. (Patron-Miller, SB 1113 (Chapter 157))
Title insurance; authorizes title insurance company, agency, or agent to pay premium to settlement agent. Amending § 38.2-4614. (Patron-Suit, HB 1994 (F))
Uninsured population; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study. (Patron-Purkey, HJR 613 (F))
2007 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, Resolutions and Documents - For additional information, please contact the House of Delegates Information and Public Relations Office, P. O. Box 406, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23218, telephone (804) 698-1500. Last updated 09/04/07