PAYMENT OF HEALTH CARE BENEFITS - S.B. 698 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 698 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Senator Bill Schuette
Committee: Health Policy
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Public Health Code to provide that the provisions of Senate Bill 694 would apply to health maintenance organizations. The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 694, which would require the Insurance Commissioner to establish timely claims processing and payment procedures.
Senate Bill 698 (S-1) would take effect January 1, 2001, and apply to all health care claims submitted for payment after December 31, 2000.
Proposed MCL 333.21095 - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne
FISCAL IMPACT
According to the Insurance Bureau, the fiscal impact of Senate Bills 694 (S-4), 696 (S-1), and 698 (S-1) is indeterminate. The additional responsibilities that would be required of the Bureau could require an increase of staff and other administrative costs.
Date Completed: 3-13-00 - Fiscal Analyst: M. Tyszkiewicz
floor\sb698 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.