1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 70

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegate Billings
Entitled:
Civil Actions - Health Maintenance Organizations - Liability for Damages

Synopsis:

Providing that a health maintenance organization is liable in a civil action for damages arising out of the health maintenance organization's failure to approve a covered service or benefit under specified circumstances.

Legislative History

House Action
10/25
Pre-filed
1/8
First Reading Judiciary
1/29
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DAMAGES
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-1401 )
Health - General
( 19-736 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)