SR 332
A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the cost to the Commonwealth associated with the defrayal of health insurance benefit mandates under the Affordable Care Act.
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Bill overview
This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study and report on the potential costs to Pennsylvania associated with complying with the Affordable Care Act’s requirements for defraying state-required health insurance benefit mandates. Specifically, the study will examine existing mandates, assess their potential impact on the Commonwealth’s budget, and analyze the effects on health insurance markets. The goal is to understand the financial implications of a potential shift in federal policy regarding these mandates.
Key provisions
- Compile a list of all health insurance benefit mandates adopted since December 31, 2011.
- Analyze each mandate to determine if it meets the Affordable Care Act’s defrayal requirements.
- Estimate the cost to the Commonwealth if a mandate is subject to defrayal.
- Assess the impact of mandates on small group and individual health insurance markets.
- The Insurance Department will provide relevant data to the committee.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Health insurance companies
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
- The Insurance Department
Notable changes
- The resolution addresses a potential change in federal policy regarding state responsibility for defraying Affordable Care Act mandates.
- It focuses on the financial implications of this potential policy shift for Pennsylvania.
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Cosponsors
Patrick Stefano
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