Summary of the Introduced Bill

HB 1333 -- Missouri Health Insurance Pool

Sponsor:  Lipke

This bill requires all health insurers to notify an insured
person when he or she has exhausted 85% of his or her total
lifetime health insurance benefits and of the person's
eligibility for and the methods of applying for coverage under
the Missouri Health Insurance Pool.  Notification must be
repeated when an insured has exhausted 100% of his or her total
lifetime health insurance benefits.

An individual who has exceeded his or her total lifetime health
insurance benefits from his or her insurer is eligible for the
pool.  An individual who is eligible and has an income of less
than 350% of the federal poverty level will receive a 50%
discount off the pool's premium rates.

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Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
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