HB 1827 -- GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE (Wasson)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Small Business

For health insurance plans issued to an association covering both
small and large employers, this bill allows the difference in
premium rates charged between similar classes of business to
exceed 20% if the Director of the Department of Insurance
determines it would be in the public's interest.  The director
may also approve additional classes of business if the plan is
underwritten and rated as a single employer, has a uniform health
plan design, is guaranteed issuance to all members, and complies
with all other federal and state insurance requirements.  The
bill also reduces the membership requirement from 100 to 50
members for policies issued to associations.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on General Revenue Fund in FY 2007,
FY 2008, and FY 2009.  Estimated Income on Other State Funds of
$0 to $5,000 in FY 2007, $0 in FY 2008, and $0 in FY 2009.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:44 am