An Act relative to consumer deductibles
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to consumer deductibles, aims to address issues related to consumer deductibles in health insurance plans. It seeks to clarify and potentially standardize how these deductibles are handled, particularly concerning unpaid amounts. The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services and subsequently the committee on Health Care Financing, indicating an ongoing review and potential for revisions. It is similar to previous legislation concerning consumer deductibles.
Key provisions
- Addresses consumer deductibles in health insurance plans.
- Likely involves clarifying the treatment of unpaid deductibles.
- May establish standards for how deductibles are calculated or applied.
- Related to existing legislation on the topic (S.644, H.1196, etc.)
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Health insurance companies
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals addressing consumer deductibles.
- It is currently under review by the Health Care Financing committee.
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael O. Moore
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