Introduced
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To extend to government workers who get health coverage from an entity contracted to provide, deliver, arrange, pay for, or reimburse health care services, the same ability to request a review by an independent external review organization to resolve disputes over covered benefits, as is provided to those covered by insuance companies under the "Patient's Right to Independent Review Act".
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To include community college and state university employees under the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To extend to government, college, and university employees who get health coverage from an entity contracted to provide, deliver, arrange, pay for, or reimburse health care services, the same ability to request a review by an independent external review organization to resolve disputes over covered benefits, as is provided to those covered by insuance companies under the "Patient's Right to Independent Review Act".
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that excludes from the bill limited supplemental plans such as those providing coverage only for dental or vision care.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To extend to government, college, and university employees who get health coverage from an entity contracted to provide, deliver, arrange, pay for, or reimburse health care services, the same ability to request a review by an independent external review organization to resolve disputes over covered benefits, as is provided to those covered by insuance companies under the "Patient's Right to Independent Review Act".
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
