COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. NO.: 2784-01
BILL NO.: SB 614
SUBJECT: Administrative Rules, Health Care, Insurance - Medical, Insurance Department
TYPE: Original
DATE: January 17, 2000
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 3 pages.
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Department of Public Safety - Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Office of Administration, the Department of Conservation, and the Department of Transportation assume this proposal would not fiscally impact their agencies.
Department of Insurance (INS) officials anticipate that current appropriations would be able to absorb the expense of task force meetings, etc., but depending on number of meetings and locations, INS may need to request an increase in appropriations.
Officials from the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan state the proposal would require some administrative cost to the carriers which may be passed along in the premiums. However, any impact should be minimal.
Department of Corrections (DOC) officials did not respond to our fiscal note request. However, in responding to similar proposal last session, DOC responded they assumed there would be no fiscal impact to their agency.
Oversight assumes the Office of Secretary of State (SOS) could absorb the costs of printing and distributing regulations related to this proposal. If multiple bills pass which require the printing and distribution of regulations at substantial costs, the SOS could request funding through the appropriations process. Any decisions to raise fees to defray costs would likely be made in subsequent fiscal years.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2001
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2001
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal.
DESCRIPTION
This proposal would require health insurance carriers to use standardized forms for the explanation of benefits and referrals. The standardized form would be developed by a task force established by the Department of Insurance. The standardized forms would be used by health
insurance carriers and providers after January 1, 2002.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Transportation
Department of Conservation
Department of Public Safety
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Department of Insurance
Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan
Office of Administration
NOT RESPONDING: Department of Corrections
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
January 17, 2000