An Act empowering health care consumers
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to give health care consumers more power and clarity when dealing with insurance policies, contracts, and other healthcare agreements. It seeks to regulate these types of documents to ensure they are understandable and fair for patients. The bill intends to improve transparency and protect consumers’ rights within the healthcare system. It builds upon previous attempts to address similar issues.
Key provisions
- Increased regulation of health insurance policies and contracts.
- Requirements for clearer and more understandable language in healthcare agreements.
- Potential for establishing consumer protections related to insurance plans.
- Study order to examine current practices and identify areas for improvement.
- Focus on improving transparency for consumers regarding healthcare costs and coverage.
Who is affected
- Health care consumers
- Health insurance companies
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to expand existing consumer protections within the healthcare sector.
- It aims to address potential issues of complexity and lack of clarity in healthcare contracts.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Finn
Cosponsors
James Arciero
James B. Eldridge
Michael J. Finn
Michael P. Kushmerek
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