BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5340: Qualified health plan claims

Concerning qualified health plan claims in grace periods.

Summary

By January 1, 2017, health insurance carriers issuing a qualified health plan in the Exchange must reimburse a health care provider or health care facility for all non-fraudulent claims for service provided to an enrollee during the grace period. Reimbursement may not be recouped due to enrollee non-payment of premiums.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5340), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to qualified health plan claims in grace periods;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 5340 (2019–20) Assault weapons ban · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5340 (2017–18) Class B elevator work permit · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5340 (2013–14) Healthcare contractors, HMOs · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5340 (2011–12) Health care & care costs · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5340 (2009–10) Tobacco product mail order · Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2009