Local health department insurance bill moving through Senate
House Bill 1132 would require insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations that use a provider panel to make sure that all enrollees can access local health departments and covered services through those departments. Some carriers already contract with local providers, so the proposal would expand and require that coverage.
She testified briefly in support of the bill before the
The idea for the bill came,
Brookmyer said she didn't believe the bill would have a substantial impact on the
She gave the example of rabies vaccination. While
The measure could increase revenue and expenses for local health organizations, according to analysis from the
The department reported that it was likely local health services would hire more providers to handle an increased volume of patients.
If the bill were to pass, group model HMOs would be exempt from the requirement.
The proposal passed the House unanimously last month and a cross-filed
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