2005 House Bill 5387

Investigate centralized health insurance pool

Introduced in the House

Nov. 1, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Andy Dillon (D-17)

To create a state catastrophic medical coverage task force to conduct a study to determine whether a statewide catastrophic health care coverage pool would be an appropriate mechanism for providing this coverage to all residents. A state-funded system would be one of the options to be considered.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Jan. 19, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 26, 2006

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote