SB 2126: Physicians/Patient Choice
GENERAL BILL by Saunders
Physicians/Patient Choice; allows subscribers to certain health plans to select their physician; prohibits denial of payment to such health care providers selected; provides reimbursement criteria; provides penalties; limits liability for payment for HMO subscribers; revises membership of statewide provider & subscriber assistance panel; provides responsibilities for HMO medical directors re adverse determinations re subscribers. Amends Chs. 408, 627, 641.
Effective Date: 07/01/1999
Last Action: 4/30/1999 Senate - Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 4/30/1999 Senate - Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/1999 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/16/1999 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance; Health, Aging and Long-Term Care; Fiscal Policy -SJ 00264 |
| 4/30/1999 | Senate |
• Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance |