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 the form or amount of 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 introduces new requirements for the financial impact analysis within the report. It mandates that the analysis includes the effects of the cost sharing restrictions on other policyholders who do not utilize the specific treatment or service, as well as an evaluation of 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 do not suffice. Overall, these updates aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the implications of health care proposals.

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