Legislation


SB 173 – Louisiana

Status: Enacted
Year Introduced: 2019
Link: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=19rs&b=SB173&sbi=y

Provides for the Healthcare Coverage for Louisiana Families Protection Act. Takes effect only after certain delays following a final and definitive judgment ruling the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, requires every health insurance policy or contract issued or issued for delivery in this state to adhere to certain standards. Provides for open enrollment, rate setting,
and coverage for dependent children who are under the age of 26. Prohibits preexisting condition exclusions and annual and lifetime limits. Requires that health insurance policies cover “essential health benefits”. Charges the commissioner with defining the essential health benefits that are required. Specifies that the definition shall include certain categories.


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