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1997 Session

Budget Amendments - HB1600 (Conference Report)

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Health Insurance Review (language only)

Item 57 #2c

Item 57 #2c

Administration
Personnel and Training, Department of

Language
Page 32, following line 45, insert:
"C.  Administration of any health benefit plan or plans provided for state employees pursuant to §2.1-20.1, Code of Virginia, shall be subject to the review of the State Health Benefits Advisory Council, which is provided for in §2.1-20.1:01, Code of Virginia.  Additionally, the Department shall report any proposed changes in premiums, benefits, carriers, or provider networks to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees at least sixty days prior to implementation."


Explanation
(This amendment establishes mandatory oversight of the state health benefits program by the State Health Benefits Advisory Council and the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees.)