INS-HMO/REFERRAL SYSTEM

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Provides that the powers of a health maintenance organization include the voluntary use of a referral system for enrollees to access providers under contract with or employed by the health maintenance organization. Provides that the provisions shall not be construed as requiring the use of a referral system to obtain a certificate of authority. Changes the definition of "health care plan". Defines "referral system". Effective January 1, 2024.

Every action

34 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. May 5, 2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** May 8, 2023
2. May 10, 2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
3. May 11, 2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
4. May 11, 2023HousePassed Both Houses
5. Jun 9, 2023HouseSent to the Governor
6. Jun 27, 2023HouseGovernor Approved
7. Jun 27, 2023HouseEffective Date January 1, 2024
8. Jun 27, 2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0104

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 3 cosponsors: 3 Democrats.

• Margaret CrokeD Primary sponsor · District 12
• Laura FineD Floor sponsor · District 9