SB 1362 - Griesheimer, John
Requires insurance companies to provide coverage for computerized prosthetic devices
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4810S.01I
Title
SB 1362
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
S545
Effective Date
August 28, 2004
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1362 - This act requires insurance companies to provide coverage for computerized prosthetic devices (arms and legs). The mandate shall not apply to certain types of policies such as accident-only, specified disease, long-term care policies or other types of limited benefit health insurance policies. The mandate applies to health insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2005. The mandated coverage shall not be subject to greater deductibles or copayments than other types of health care services.
STEPHEN WITTE