HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Insurance 

TIME & DATE: 8:00 AM, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 

PLACE:       E2.026 
CHAIR:       Rep. John Smithee 

Notice of this meeting was announced from the house floor.

SB 1216       Eltife
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of medical care or health care services.

SB 1221       Paxton
Relating to use of a Medicaid-based fee schedule for reimbursement of services under a contract between a health care provider and certain health benefit plans.

SB 1322       Van de Putte
Relating to the provision of durable medical equipment and home health care services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing penalties.

SB 1484       Watson | et al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for enrollees diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

SB 1567       Davis
Relating to coverage of certain persons under an automobile insurance policy.

SB 1672       Taylor
Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties.

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