2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1129

File Code: Insurance - Health
Sponsored By:
Delegates Rudolph, Hecht, and Riley
Entitled:
Health Insurance - Coverage for Vaccinations Against Meningococcal Disease

Synopsis:

Requiring specified insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for vaccinations against meningococcal disease for insureds and enrollees who are required under specified provisions of law to be vaccinated against the disease; and applying the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/8
First Reading Economic Matters
2/13
Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate David D. Rudolph, District 35B
Delegate C. Sue Hecht, District 3
Delegate B. Daniel Riley, District 34
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DISEASES -see also- AIDS; RABIES
HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMOS; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS -see also- MAN CARE ORGS
HIGHER EDUCATION -see also- COMM COLLEGES; MED SCHOOLS; etc.
IMMUNIZATION
STUDENTS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health - General
( 19-706 )
Insurance
( 15-840 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered