SRC-JFA H.B. 2180 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2180
By: Averitt (Duncan)
Economic Development
5-14-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

In 1993, the legislature established a mandated benefit review panel under
Article 21.52D, Insurance Code, to review legislative proposals that
require health insurance to cover certain conditions.  The panel becomes
inundated with review requests during the legislative session and has not
been able to study many of the proposals in time for legislative
consideration.  This bill would abolish the mandated benefit review panel.

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2180 abolishes the mandated benefit review panel
established under Section 21.52D, Insurance Code, as added by Chapter 607,
Acts of the 73rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1993.   

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer:  Article 21.52D, Insurance Code (Review of Mandated
Coverage in Health Benefit Plans).  

SECTION 2. Provides that the mandated benefit review panel established
under Section 21.52D, Insurance Code, is abolished on the effective date
of this Act.  

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.