2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 807

File Code: Insurance - Health Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 274
Sponsored By:
Delegates Donoghue and Krysiak
Entitled:
Health Insurance - Required Reimbursement - Podiatrists

Synopsis:

Providing that, if a specified health insurance policy or contract provides for reimbursement for a service that is within the lawful scope of practice of a licensed podiatrist, the insured or any other person covered by or entitled to reimbursement under the health insurance policy or contract is entitled to the same amount of reimbursement for the service regardless of whether the service is performed by a physician or a licensed podiatrist; and applying the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Economic Matters
2/13
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate John P. Donoghue, District 2C
Delegate Carolyn J. Krysiak, District 46
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMOS; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS -see also- MAN CARE ORGS
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also- specific health occupations
PHYSICIANS -see also- DENTISTS; MED EXMNRS; PSYCH; etc
PODIATRISTS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health - General
( 19-706 )
Insurance
( 15-713 )

Documents:

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