HB 218 -- MISSOURI HEALTH INSURANCE POOL

SPONSOR:  Ervin

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Special
Committee on Health Insurance by a vote of 13 to 0.

Currently, after December 31, 2009, a person who has health
insurance coverage through an insurer and has experienced a
premium rate increase of 300% or more of the individual standard
rates set by the Missouri Health Insurance Pool Board is eligible
to obtain coverage through the Missouri Health Insurance Pool for
high risk individuals.  This bill removes this provision.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2010, FY 2011, and
FY 2012.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill is necessary to be in
compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act in order to take advantage of tax credits and
makes more individuals eligible for coverage through the Missouri
Health Insurance Pool.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Ervin.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:24 am