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CS/CS/SB 1800: Health Insurance

GENERAL BILL by Health Care ; Banking and Insurance ; Diaz-Balart

Health Insurance; exempts moneys paid into Roth individual retirement account from creditors' claims; exempts moneys paid into Medical Savings Account from attachment, garnishment, or legal process; specifies exceptions to guaranteed renewability of individual health insurance policies; requires DOI to annually establish standard risk rates for purposes of determining maximum premiums for conversion policies, etc. Amends Chs. 222, 627, 641.

Effective Date: 01/01/1999
 Last Action: 5/22/1998 - Became Law without Governor's Signature; Chapter No. 98-159
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/3/1998 Senate • Filed
    3/11/1998 Senate • Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance; Health Care; Ways and Means -SJ 00159
    3/18/1998 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 03/23/98, 3:00 pm, Room-EL
    3/23/1998 Senate • Comm. Action: CS by Banking and Insurance -SJ 00304; CS read first time on 03/25/98 -SJ 00317
    3/25/1998 Senate • Now in Health Care -SJ 00304
    3/26/1998 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Health Care, 03/31/98, 9:00 am, Room-EL
    3/31/1998 Senate • Comm. Action: CS/CS by Health Care -SJ 00375; CS read first time on 04/02/98 -SJ 00381
    4/2/1998 Senate • Now in Ways and Means -SJ 00375
    4/10/1998 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ways and Means, 04/15/98, 2:00 pm, Room-EL --Withdrawn
    4/13/1998 Senate • Withdrawn from Ways and Means -SJ 00433; Placed on Calendar
    4/17/1998 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00528
    4/21/1998 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00528
    4/22/1998 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00741; Read second time -SJ 00782; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00782; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00784
    4/23/1998 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00860; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00860; CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 00860; Immediately certified -SJ 00860
    4/23/1998 House • In Messages
    4/28/1998 House • Received -HJ 01431; In Government Services Council, pending ranking -HJ 01432; Substituted for HB 4495 -HJ 01489; Read second and third times -HJ 01489; CS passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 01490
    4/28/1998 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 01098
    5/6/1998 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/22/1998 • Became Law without Governor's Signature; Chapter No. 98-159

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  • CS/CS/SB 1800, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/29/1998 at 6:37 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 4495 (e1) Health Insurance Albright Similar Last Action: 4/28/1998 H Senate Bill substituted; Laid on Table, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 1800 (Ch. 98-159); See also CS/CS/SB 484 (Ch. 98-191) -HJ 01489
    Location:
    H 4311 (e1) Debtors & Creditors Culp Compare Last Action: 5/1/1998 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 1800 (Ch. 98-159)
    Location:
    H 4741 Bond Requirements/Fiscal Services Health Care Standards & Regulatory Reform Compare Last Action: 5/1/1998 S Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 1800 (Ch. 98-159)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (28)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    222.21 Exemption of pension money and retirement or profit-sharing benefits from legal processes.
    222.22 Exemption of moneys in the Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Trust Fund from legal process.
    627.410 Filing, approval of forms.
    627.6415 Coverage for natural-born, adopted, and foster children; children in insured's custodial care.
    627.6425 Renewability of individual coverage.
    627.6487 Guaranteed availability of individual health insurance coverage to eligible individuals.
    627.6498 Minimum benefits coverage; exclusions; premiums; deductibles.
    627.6571 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    627.6575 Coverage for newborn children.
    627.6578 Coverage for natural-born, adopted, and foster children; children in insured's custodial care.
    627.6675 Conversion on termination of eligibility.
    627.6685
    627.6699 Employee Health Care Access Act.
    627.674 Minimum standards; filing requirements.
    627.6741 Issuance, cancellation, nonrenewal, and replacement.
    627.9403 Scope.
    627.9404 Definitions.
    627.9407 Disclosure, advertising, and performance standards for long-term care insurance.
    627.94073 Notice of cancellation; grace period.
    641.225 Surplus requirements.
    641.26 Annual report.
    641.285 Insolvency protection.
    641.31 Health maintenance contracts.
    641.31074 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    641.3111 Extension of benefits.
    641.316 Fiscal intermediary services.
    641.3922 Conversion contracts; conditions.
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate.

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  • CS/CS/SB 1800, Engrossed 2 Posted 4/24/1998 at 8:00 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/28/1998 2:46 PM House 114 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (28)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    222.21 Exemption of pension money and retirement or profit-sharing benefits from legal processes.
    222.22 Exemption of moneys in the Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Trust Fund from legal process.
    627.410 Filing, approval of forms.
    627.6415 Coverage for natural-born, adopted, and foster children; children in insured's custodial care.
    627.6425 Renewability of individual coverage.
    627.6487 Guaranteed availability of individual health insurance coverage to eligible individuals.
    627.6498 Minimum benefits coverage; exclusions; premiums; deductibles.
    627.6571 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    627.6575 Coverage for newborn children.
    627.6578 Coverage for natural-born, adopted, and foster children; children in insured's custodial care.
    627.6675 Conversion on termination of eligibility.
    627.6685
    627.6699 Employee Health Care Access Act.
    627.674 Minimum standards; filing requirements.
    627.6741 Issuance, cancellation, nonrenewal, and replacement.
    627.9403 Scope.
    627.9404 Definitions.
    627.9407 Disclosure, advertising, and performance standards for long-term care insurance.
    627.94073 Notice of cancellation; grace period.
    641.225 Surplus requirements.
    641.26 Annual report.
    641.285 Insolvency protection.
    641.31 Health maintenance contracts.
    641.31074 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    641.3111 Extension of benefits.
    641.316 Fiscal intermediary services.
    641.3922 Conversion contracts; conditions.
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate.

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  • CS/CS/SB 1800, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/23/1998 at 7:39 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    250652 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 4/24/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/23/1998 4:46 PM Senate 37 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (28)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    222.21 Exemption of pension money and retirement or profit-sharing benefits from legal processes.
    222.22 Exemption of moneys in the Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Trust Fund from legal process.
    627.410 Filing, approval of forms.
    627.6415 Coverage for natural-born, adopted, and foster children; children in insured's custodial care.
    627.6425 Renewability of individual coverage.
    627.6487 Guaranteed availability of individual health insurance coverage to eligible individuals.
    627.6498 Minimum benefits coverage; exclusions; premiums; deductibles.
    627.6571 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    627.6575 Coverage for newborn children.
    627.6578 Coverage for natural-born, adopted, and foster children; children in insured's custodial care.
    627.6675 Conversion on termination of eligibility.
    627.6685
    627.6699 Employee Health Care Access Act.
    627.674 Minimum standards; filing requirements.
    627.6741 Issuance, cancellation, nonrenewal, and replacement.
    627.9403 Scope.
    627.9404 Definitions.
    627.9407 Disclosure, advertising, and performance standards for long-term care insurance.
    627.94073 Notice of cancellation; grace period.
    641.225 Surplus requirements.
    641.26 Annual report.
    641.285 Insolvency protection.
    641.31 Health maintenance contracts.
    641.31074 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    641.3111 Extension of benefits.
    641.316 Fiscal intermediary services.
    641.3922 Conversion contracts; conditions.
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate.

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  • CS/CS/SB 1800, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/3/1998 at 1:57 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Health Care (Post-Meeting) 3/31/1998 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (16)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    044458 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 4/19/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    050830 - Amendment
    		Rossin 5/10/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    100088 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 5/10/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    104620 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 5/10/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    112140 - Amendment
    		Rossin 5/10/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    285030 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 5/10/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    463482 - Amendment
    		Rossin 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    661636 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    714986 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    722798 - Amendment
    		Holzendorf 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 780860 - Substitute Amendment (722798)
    		Diaz-Balart 4/19/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    723176 - Amendment
    		Rossin 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    760424 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 584556 - Amendment to Amendment (760424)
    		Diaz-Balart 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    851564 - Amendment
    		Holzendorf 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    965784 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 5/12/1998
    1:00 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (25)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    222.21 Exemption of pension money and retirement or profit-sharing benefits from legal processes.
    222.22 Exemption of moneys in the Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Trust Fund from legal process.
    627.410 Filing, approval of forms.
    627.6425 Renewability of individual coverage.
    627.6487 Guaranteed availability of individual health insurance coverage to eligible individuals.
    627.6498 Minimum benefits coverage; exclusions; premiums; deductibles.
    627.6571 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    627.6675 Conversion on termination of eligibility.
    627.6685
    627.6699 Employee Health Care Access Act.
    627.674 Minimum standards; filing requirements.
    627.6741 Issuance, cancellation, nonrenewal, and replacement.
    627.9403 Scope.
    627.9404 Definitions.
    627.9407 Disclosure, advertising, and performance standards for long-term care insurance.
    627.94073 Notice of cancellation; grace period.
    641.225 Surplus requirements.
    641.26 Annual report.
    641.285 Insolvency protection.
    641.31 Health maintenance contracts.
    641.31074 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    641.3111 Extension of benefits.
    641.316 Fiscal intermediary services.
    641.3922 Conversion contracts; conditions.
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate.

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  • CS/SB 1800, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/26/1998 at 5:49 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) 3/24/1998 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (24)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    222.22 Exemption of moneys in the Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Trust Fund from legal process.
    627.410 Filing, approval of forms.
    627.6425 Renewability of individual coverage.
    627.6487 Guaranteed availability of individual health insurance coverage to eligible individuals.
    627.6498 Minimum benefits coverage; exclusions; premiums; deductibles.
    627.6571 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    627.6675 Conversion on termination of eligibility.
    627.6685
    627.6699 Employee Health Care Access Act.
    627.674 Minimum standards; filing requirements.
    627.6741 Issuance, cancellation, nonrenewal, and replacement.
    627.9403 Scope.
    627.9404 Definitions.
    627.9407 Disclosure, advertising, and performance standards for long-term care insurance.
    627.94073 Notice of cancellation; grace period.
    641.225 Surplus requirements.
    641.26 Annual report.
    641.285 Insolvency protection.
    641.31 Health maintenance contracts.
    641.31074 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    641.3111 Extension of benefits.
    641.316 Fiscal intermediary services.
    641.3922 Conversion contracts; conditions.
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate.

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  • SB 1800, Original Filed Version Posted 3/5/1998 at 1:21 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    222.22 Exemption of moneys in the Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Trust Fund from legal process.
    627.6425 Renewability of individual coverage.
    627.6487 Guaranteed availability of individual health insurance coverage to eligible individuals.
    627.6498 Minimum benefits coverage; exclusions; premiums; deductibles.
    627.6571 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    627.6675 Conversion on termination of eligibility.
    627.6685
    627.6699 Employee Health Care Access Act.
    627.674 Minimum standards; filing requirements.
    627.6741 Issuance, cancellation, nonrenewal, and replacement.
    627.9403 Scope.
    627.9404 Definitions.
    627.9407 Disclosure, advertising, and performance standards for long-term care insurance.
    627.94073 Notice of cancellation; grace period.
    641.31 Health maintenance contracts.
    641.31074 Guaranteed renewability of coverage.
    641.3111 Extension of benefits.
    641.3922 Conversion contracts; conditions.
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate.

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