House Bill 629

Actions | Amendments
Last Action to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
Title AN ACT relating to insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders.
Bill Documents Bill
Impact Statements Fiscal Note
Health Mandate
Bill Request Number 1723
Sponsors S. Overly, L. Belcher, D. Horlander, R. Huff, M. King, F. Steele, G. Stumbo, C. Tackett, S. Westrom, B. Yonts
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 304.17A-141 to remove reference to KRS 304.17A-143; amend KRS 304.17A-142 to apply to all health benefit plans issued or renewed after the effective date; require insurers to maintain a Web page on their Web site providing information on filing claims for autism coverage; require the commissioner of insurance to promulgate administrative regulations setting the information requirements; repeal KRS 304.17A-143, relating to coverage of treatment for autism in the individual and small group market.
Index Headings of Original Version Fiscal Note - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by
Insurance, Health - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Commissioner of insurance, autism coverage claims, insurer to provide information established by
Children and Minors - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided on Web site by
Health Benefit Mandate - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by
Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
House Floor Amendment 1
House Floor Amendment 2
Votes Vote History

Actions

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03/01/16
  • introduced in House
03/02/16
  • to Banking & Insurance (H)
03/07/16
  • posted in committee
03/09/16
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
  • floor amendments (1) filed, (2) filed to Committee Substitute
03/10/16
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friiday, March 11, 2016
03/17/16
  • 3rd reading
  • floor amendment (2) ruled out of order
  • passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
03/18/16
  • received in Senate
03/21/16
  • to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Impact Statements Health Mandate
Summary Amend original provisions to restore current coverage levels for small group and individual market health benefit plans.
Index Headings Fiscal Note - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by
Insurance, Health - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Commissioner of insurance, autism coverage claims, insurer to provide information established by
Children and Minors - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided on Web site by
Health Benefit Mandate - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by

Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Piggyback? Yes
Sponsor J. Hoover
Summary Create a new section of KRS Chapter 304.17A requiring that health benefit plans that provide benefits for autism spectrum disorders treatment provide a liaison to the insured to facilitate communication between the insured and the insurer.
Index Headings Fiscal Note - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by
Insurance, Health - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Commissioner of insurance, autism coverage claims, insurer to provide information established by
Children and Minors - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided on Web site by
Health Benefit Mandate - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by

Amendment House Floor Amendment 2
Piggyback? Yes
Sponsor J. Hoover
Summary Create a new section of KRS Chapter 304.17A requiring that health benefit plans that provide benefits for autism spectrum disorders treatment provide a liaison to the insured to facilitate communication between the insured and the insurer.
Index Headings Fiscal Note - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by
Insurance, Health - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by
Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Commissioner of insurance, autism coverage claims, insurer to provide information established by
Children and Minors - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided on Web site by
Health Benefit Mandate - Autism coverage claims, insurers, information to be provided by

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