(at the request of Governor John A. Kitzhaber for Department of Consumer and Business Services)
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Bill Title:
Relating to health insurance; and declaring an emergency.
Catchline/Summary:
Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage of preventive health services as prescribed by United States Department of Health and Human Services and prohibits those plans from imposing cost-sharing requirements on enrollees for preventive health services. Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage of preventive health services as prescribed by United States Department of Health and Human Services and prohibits those plans from imposing cost-sharing requirements on enrollees for preventive health services. Prohibits health insurer from canceling, rescinding or refusing to renew policy on or after September 23, 2010, except for nonpayment, fraud or intentional misrepresentation of material fact. Requires health insurers to notify covered persons and Department of Consumer and Business Services regarding rescinded policies on or after September 23, 2010. Requires health insurers to notify covered persons regarding cancellation or nonrenewal of policies on and after effective date of Act. Amends state law to be consistent with federal law regarding continuation of group health insurance coverage following termination of employment or other qualifying event. Modifies other provisions of state law to conform to federal law. Prohibits preexisting condition exclusion for insureds under 19 years of age who are enrolled in certain types of health insurance. Exempts health benefit plan issued to small employer group through association health plan from application of certain provisions. Prohibits annual or lifetime dollar limits on essential health benefits covered by health insurance. Imposes new requirements for internal review and external appeal of adverse benefit determinations in health benefit plans offered or renewed on or after September 23, 2010. Requires insurers to allow female enrollee access to obstetrical or gynecological care without referral or prior authorization. Modifies requirements relating to coverage of emergency services and pregnancy care.
Abolishes Health Insurance Reform Advisory Committee.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.
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