2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1300

File Code: Insurance - Other than Health Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 545
Sponsored By:
Delegate Hurson
Entitled:
Medical Malpractice Insurance - Base Rates

Synopsis:

Providing that if an insurer charges different rates for different medical specialties or combinations of medical specialties, the base rate paid by the highest-rated medical specialty or combination of medical specialties may not be greater than 600% of the base rate paid by the lowest-rated medical specialty or combination of medical specialties.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/13
First Reading Economic Matters
2/24
Hearing 3/2 at 11:00 a.m.
4/8
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also- specific health occupations
INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INS; MAIF; MOTOR VEHICLE INS
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
PHYSICIANS -see also- DENTISTS; MED EXMNRS; PSYCH; etc
PRICES -see also- CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Insurance
( 11-205 , 11-205 )

Documents:

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