LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 18, 2007

TO:	Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2252 by Taylor (Relating to provision of health-related services, health care information, and incentives promoting disease prevention, wellness, and health by certain insurers and related entities and certain health care providers.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Insurance Code relating to provision of health-related services, health care information, and incentives promoting disease prevention, wellness, and health by certain insurers and related entities and certain health care providers.

Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), it is assumed that there would be a one-time revenue gain of $20,500 in the General Revenue Dedicated Account Fund 36 in fiscal year 2008 because the bill would result in 205 filings, each accompanied by a $100 filing fee. Since General Revenue Dedicated Account Fund 36 is a self-leveling account, this analysis assumes all revenue generated would go toward fund balances or the maintenance tax would be set to recover a lower level of revenue the following year. It is also assumed that any costs realized by TDI from implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.

The bill would take effect immediately upon a two-thirds vote in each house, otherwise the bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

454 Department of Insurance

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, MW, SK