2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 370

File Code: Insurance - Health
Sponsored By:
Senator Dorman
Entitled:
Health Insurance Carriers - Standing Referrals to Specialists

Synopsis:

Adding to the definition of "specialist" specified individuals who are authorized to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession; and generally relating to procedures by which specified health insurance carriers that do not allow direct access to specialists allow members to receive standing referrals to specialists.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/28
First Reading Finance
2/5
Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMOS; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS -see also- MAN CARE ORGS
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also- specific health occupations
Bill affects the following Statute:
Insurance
( 15-830 )

Documents:

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