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HB 1005 Health insurance policies; individual and group coverage, conversion policies.

Introduced by: Kathy J. Byron | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION:

Health insurance policies; coverage; conversion policies. Repeals provisions relating to the conversion of coverage under a group policy to an individual policy. The measure also provides that certain mandated offers do not apply to health care plans, contracts, or policies issued in the individual or small group market or to a qualified health plan offered in the Commonwealth by a health carrier through a health benefit exchange. The bill deletes references to individual conversion policies and includes technical and conforming changes.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Health insurance policies; coverage; conversion policies. Repeals provisions relating to the conversion of coverage under a group policy to an individual policy. The measure also provides that certain mandated offers do not apply to health care plans, contracts, or policies issued in the individual or small group market or to a qualified health plan offered in the Commonwealth by a health carrier through a health benefit exchange. The bill deletes references to individual conversion policies and includes technical and conforming changes.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Health insurance policies; coverage; conversion policies. Repeals provisions relating to the conversion of coverage under a group policy to an individual policy, including the option to obtain continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 through an individual policy. The bill deletes references to individual conversion policies and includes technical and conforming changes.