The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding health care coverage mandates by expanding the scope of reports required from organizations or individuals advocating for legislative proposals. Under the new law, these advocates would need to report not only on mandated health coverage but also on any restrictions related to cost sharing applied to health plan benefits. The report must be submitted to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) by September 1 before the legislative session and must assess the social and financial impacts of both the proposed coverage and the cost sharing restrictions.

Additionally, the bill modifies the content of the required reports by adding specific factors to be analyzed, such as the impact of cost sharing restrictions on policyholders who do not utilize the mandated treatment or service, and whether the state may need to cover additional costs related to federal marketplace subsidies. The bill also clarifies that the report must address the specific language of the proposed cost sharing restriction, ensuring that previous reports from other jurisdictions are not considered sufficient. Overall, these updates aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the implications of health care proposals on both the public and the insurance market.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-181, 20-182, 20-184, 20-183
Senate Engrossed Version: 20-181, 20-182, 20-183