FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 603

93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHAAF.

         Read 1^st time February 22, 2005 and copies ordered printed.

STEPHEN S. DAVIS, Chief Clerk

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AN ACT

To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to any willing providers for health insurance.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:

            Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.393, to read as follows:

            376.393. A health insurer shall not discriminate against any provider who is located within the geographic coverage area of the health benefit plan and who is willing to meet the terms and conditions for participation established by the health insurer, including the Missouri state Medicaid program and the Medicare programs.