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CS/CS/SB 362: Health Insurance

GENERAL BILL by Health, Aging and Long-Term Care ; Banking and Insurance ; Saunders ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Campbell ; Peaden ; Cowin

Health Insurance; includes preferred provider organization & health insurers in claim dispute resolution program; provides requirements & procedures for payment or denial of claims; establishes permissive error ratio & provides guidelines for applying ratio; provides that HMOs remain liable for certain violations that occur after transfer of certain financial obligations through health care risk contracts, etc. Amends Chs. 626, 627, 641, 408.7057.

Effective Date: 10/1/2002 10/01/2002
 Last Action: 3/22/2002 House - Read third time -HJ 02769; Amendment(s) reconsidered, Temporarily postponed -HJ 02836; Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 46-E (Ch. 2002-389)
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    10/25/2001 Senate • Prefiled
    11/2/2001 Senate • Referred to Banking and Insurance; Health, Aging and Long-Term Care; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations
    1/22/2002 Senate • Introduced, referred to Banking and Insurance; Health, Aging and Long-Term Care; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00026
    1/23/2002 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 01/28/02, 2:30 pm, 110-S
    1/28/2002 Senate • CS by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 10 NAYS 1 -SJ 00195; CS read first time on 01/31/02 -SJ 00196
    1/30/2002 Senate • Now in Health, Aging and Long-Term Care -SJ 00195
    2/7/2002 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Health, Aging and Long-Term Care, 02/12/02, 1:00 pm, 110-S
    2/12/2002 Senate • CS/CS by Health, Aging and Long-Term Care; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 00254; CS read first time on 02/14/02 -SJ 00255
    2/14/2002 Senate • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government -SJ 00254
    2/18/2002 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, 02/21/02, 8:30 am, 301-C --Temporarily postponed
    2/21/2002 Senate • Withdrawn from Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations -SJ 00307; Placed on Calendar, on second reading
    2/28/2002 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00384; Read second time -SJ 00373; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00373; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00377
    3/6/2002 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00399; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00399, -SJ 00401; CS passed as amended; YEAS 35 NAYS 2 -SJ 00403
    3/7/2002 House • In Messages
    3/11/2002 House • Received, placed on Calendar -HJ 00968
    3/14/2002 House • Removed from Calendar, referred to Council for Healthy Communities -HJ 01310; On Council agenda-- Council for Healthy Communities, 03/15/02, 8:00 am, Reed Hall
    3/15/2002 House • Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by- Council for Healthy Communities; YEAS 12 NAYS 4 -HJ 01970; Placed on Calendar -HJ 01970; Substituted for HB 2007 -HJ 01898; Read second time -HJ 01898; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01898
    3/22/2002 House • Read third time -HJ 02769; Amendment(s) reconsidered, Temporarily postponed -HJ 02836; Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 46-E (Ch. 2002-389)

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  • CS/CS/SB 362, Engrossed 2 (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/7/2002 at 2:28 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Council for Healthy Communities (Post-Meeting) 3/15/2002 (pdf)

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 293 (c1) Health Care Coverage Procedures Benson Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 46-E (Ch. 2002-389)
    Location:
    H 507 (e2) Emergencies & Disasters/Response Farkas Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 H In returning messages; Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 1405 (Ch. 2002-254), CS/SB 268 (Ch. 2002-195), CS/SB 1262 (Ch. 2002-269), CS/SB 2048 (Ch. 2002-35), HB 59-E (Ch. 2002-400)
    Location:
    H 927 Public Records/Managed Care Org. Benson Compare Last Action: 3/22/2002 H Died in Committee on State Administration (SGC), Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 46-E (Ch. 2002-389)
    Location:
    H 2007 Health Care Coverage Procedures Council for Healthy Communities Compare Last Action: 3/15/2002 H Placed on Special Order Calendar; Substituted CS/CS/SB 362 (Died on House Calendar); Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to SB 46-E (Ch. 2002-389) -HJ 01898
    Location:

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    645115 - Amendment
    		Council for Healthy Communities 3/15/2002
    2:19 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    114491 - Amendment
    		Council for Healthy Communities 3/19/2002
    3:21 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Amendments (28)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    810589 - Amendment
    		Needelman 3/13/2002
    12:27 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    125163 - Amendment
    		Simmons 3/13/2002
    1:35 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    564331 - Amendment
    		Needelman 3/14/2002
    12:26 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 465699 - Amendment to Amendment (645115)
    		Maygarden 3/15/2002
    3:41 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 714141 - Amendment to Amendment (645115)
    		Farkas 3/15/2002
    4:04 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 873259 - Amendment to Amendment (645115)
    		Gannon 3/15/2002
    4:05 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 344339 - Amendment to Amendment (645115)
    		Wishner 3/15/2002
    4:05 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 620713 - Amendment to Amendment (645115)
    		Wishner 3/15/2002
    4:06 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    561693 - Amendment
    		Frankel 3/18/2002
    1:05 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    593019 - Amendment
    		Sobel 3/19/2002
    7:55 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    952479 - Amendment
    		Fasano 3/19/2002
    1:31 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 392969 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Fasano 3/19/2002
    4:40 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 573389 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Farkas 3/19/2002
    4:40 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 382527 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Farkas 3/19/2002
    5:44 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 351097 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Farkas 3/20/2002
    8:41 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 341501 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Farkas 3/20/2002
    8:41 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 892921 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Farkas 3/20/2002
    10:20 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 370327 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Farkas 3/20/2002
    2:46 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 622305 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Fasano 3/20/2002
    3:01 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 654619 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Mayfield 3/21/2002
    5:58 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 695277 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Fasano 3/22/2002
    9:18 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 581845 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Wishner 3/22/2002
    12:03 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 455291 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Wishner 3/22/2002
    12:31 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 744165 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Bucher 3/22/2002
    12:38 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 445631 - Amendment to Amendment (114491)
    		Baxley 3/22/2002
    5:20 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    564939 - Amendment
    		Sobel 3/20/2002
    8:53 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    744117 - Amendment
    		Bucher 3/20/2002
    10:51 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    060265 - Amendment
    		Diaz-Balart 3/22/2002
    2:50 PM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/15/2002 5:54 PM House - Amendment 344339 40 Yeas - 62 Nays
    3/22/2002 2:08 PM House - Amendment 744165 69 Yeas - 45 Nays
    3/22/2002 2:09 PM House - Amendment 455291 45 Yeas - 72 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (15)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    408.7057 Statewide provider and managed care organization claim dispute resolution program.
    626.88 Definitions of "administrator" and "insurer".
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.
    627.613 Time of payment of claims.
    627.6142
    627.638 Direct payment for hospital, medical services.
    627.651 Group contracts and plans of self-insurance must meet group requirements.
    627.662 Other provisions applicable.
    641.185 Health maintenance organization subscriber protections.
    641.234 Administrative, provider, and management contracts.
    641.30 Construction and relationship to other laws.
    641.3155 Payment of claims.
    641.3156 Treatment authorization; payment of claims.
    641.3903 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.
    641.51 Quality assurance program; second medical opinion requirement.

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  • CS/CS/SB 362, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/1/2002 at 1:40 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (27)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    951026 - Amendment
    		Campbell 3/5/2002
    2:41 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    042040 - Amendment
    		Campbell 3/5/2002
    2:41 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    120720 - Amendment
    		Campbell 3/5/2002
    2:41 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    732110 - Amendment
    		Campbell 3/5/2002
    2:41 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    034352 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/5/2002
    4:45 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    101380 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/5/2002
    4:45 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    960654 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/5/2002
    4:45 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    325684 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/5/2002
    4:45 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 734654 - Amendment to Amendment (325684)
    		Latvala 3/6/2002
    1:02 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 354920 - Substitute Amendment (325684)
    		Campbell 3/6/2002
    9:57 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 703838 - Substitute Amendment (325684)
    		Campbell 3/6/2002
    1:19 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    800398 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/5/2002
    5:04 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    280728 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/5/2002
    5:04 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    133592 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/5/2002
    5:04 PM     		Senate: Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 052466 - Substitute Amendment (133592)
    		Latvala 3/6/2002
    12:30 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 854664 - Amendment to Substitute Amendment (052466)
    		Posey 3/6/2002
    1:08 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    520642 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/5/2002
    5:04 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 243186 - Amendment to Amendment (520642)
    		Latvala 3/6/2002
    1:08 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 810194 - Substitute Amendment (520642)
    		Campbell 3/6/2002
    9:57 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 134252 - Substitute Amendment (520642)
    		Campbell 3/6/2002
    12:44 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    185322 - Amendment
    		Latvala 3/5/2002
    5:05 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    162446 - Amendment
    		Campbell 3/6/2002
    9:43 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    385572 - Amendment
    		Campbell 3/6/2002
    9:44 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    310932 - Amendment
    		Saunders 3/6/2002
    12:30 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    611864 - Amendment
    		Saunders 3/6/2002
    12:35 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    062682 - Amendment
    		Saunders 3/6/2002
    12:35 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    200974 - Amendment
    		Saunders 3/6/2002
    1:13 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    3/6/2002     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/6/2002 2:03 PM Senate 35 Yeas - 2 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (14)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    408.7057 Statewide provider and managed care organization claim dispute resolution program.
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.
    627.613 Time of payment of claims.
    627.6142
    627.638 Direct payment for hospital, medical services.
    627.651 Group contracts and plans of self-insurance must meet group requirements.
    627.662 Other provisions applicable.
    641.185 Health maintenance organization subscriber protections.
    641.234 Administrative, provider, and management contracts.
    641.30 Construction and relationship to other laws.
    641.3155 Payment of claims.
    641.3156 Treatment authorization; payment of claims.
    641.3903 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.
    641.51 Quality assurance program; second medical opinion requirement.

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  • CS/CS/SB 362, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/15/2002 at 2:01 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Health, Aging and Long-Term Care (Post-Meeting) 2/14/2002 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    564090 - Amendment
    		Saunders 2/28/2002
    9:24 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    421980 - Amendment
    		Saunders 2/28/2002
    1:31 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    281204 - Amendment
    		Saunders 2/28/2002
    1:36 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    683644 - Amendment
    		Pruitt 2/28/2002
    1:55 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    794346 - Amendment
    		Pruitt 2/28/2002
    2:23 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF
    363088 - Amendment
    		Pruitt 2/28/2002
    2:37 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/28/2002     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (12)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    408.7057 Statewide provider and managed care organization claim dispute resolution program.
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.
    627.613 Time of payment of claims.
    627.6142
    627.638 Direct payment for hospital, medical services.
    627.651 Group contracts and plans of self-insurance must meet group requirements.
    627.662 Other provisions applicable.
    641.185 Health maintenance organization subscriber protections.
    641.30 Construction and relationship to other laws.
    641.3155 Payment of claims.
    641.3156 Treatment authorization; payment of claims.
    641.3903 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.

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  • CS/SB 362, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/31/2002 at 1:19 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Banking and Insurance (Post-Meeting) 1/28/2002 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (12)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    408.7057 Statewide provider and managed care organization claim dispute resolution program.
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.
    627.613 Time of payment of claims.
    627.6142
    627.638 Direct payment for hospital, medical services.
    627.651 Group contracts and plans of self-insurance must meet group requirements.
    627.662 Other provisions applicable.
    641.185 Health maintenance organization subscriber protections.
    641.30 Construction and relationship to other laws.
    641.3155 Payment of claims.
    641.3156 Treatment authorization; payment of claims.
    641.3903 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.

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  • SB 362, Original Filed Version Posted 10/26/2001 at 12:38 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (10)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    408.7057 Statewide provider and managed care organization claim dispute resolution program.
    627.613 Time of payment of claims.
    627.6142
    627.638 Direct payment for hospital, medical services.
    627.651 Group contracts and plans of self-insurance must meet group requirements.
    627.662 Other provisions applicable.
    641.185 Health maintenance organization subscriber protections.
    641.30 Construction and relationship to other laws.
    641.3155 Payment of claims.
    641.3156 Treatment authorization; payment of claims.

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