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ISAHU Bill Report
Prepared by: Trent Hahn
Report created on January 8, 2016
HB1136 INSURANCE MATTERS (LEHMAN M) Amends the application of the annual audited financial report law to domestic
insurers. Specifies that an insurer is not prevented from making available a named driver exclusion in a commercial
motor vehicle policy. Provides for suspension of a nonresident insurance producer license and a nonresident public
adjuster license if the home state license is not effective in good standing. Specifies certain requirements for a
domestic insurer that is part of an insurance holding company system, including requirements related to: (1) the
board of directors; and (2) financial disclosures and activities. Defines and specifies requirements for supervision of
an internationally active insurance group, including determination of a supervising regulatory official. Specifies
penalties for violations of the insurance holding company system law. Allows credit for reinsurance to a domestic
ceding insurer if the reinsurance contract does not allow for a reduction in indemnification by claim defense costs.
Requires certain information to be provided to and submitted to a data base by a closing agent within a certain period
following a real estate or mortgage transaction. Defines “small employer” for purposes of health insurance plans that
are not grandfathered under federal law. Requires health coverage independent review organizations to provide
notice of an expedited determination within 72 hours after the grievance or review is filed, rather than 24 hours after
the determination is made. Provides for the property and casualty insurance guaranty association to obtain
reimbursement for certain payments in connection with large deductible worker’s compensation policies. Allows the
commissioner, in insurer supervision proceedings, to pursue insurance proceeds for certain acts or omissions of
officers and directors of the supervised insurer. Makes conforming amendments.
Current Status: 1/7/2016 – Coauthored by Representatives Carbaugh and Hale
All Bill Status: 1/7/2016 – Referred to House Insurance
1/7/2016 – First Reading
1/7/2016 – Authored By Matthew Lehman
State Bill Page: HB1136
SB30 ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE CLAIM DENIALS (MILLER P) Requires the department of insurance to
develop, post, and maintain on the department’s Internet web site information concerning internal and external
grievances for accident and sickness insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts. Requires
certain information to be provided by accident and sickness insurers and health maintenance organizations to each
insured and covered individual when an accident and sickness policy or a health maintenance organization contract is
issued or renewed, or a claim for services is denied. Requires insurers and health maintenance organizations to file
quarterly reports with the commissioner of insurance on the number of denied claims during the quarter. (The
introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and
human services).
Current Status: 1/5/2016 – Referred to Senate Health & Provider Services
All Bill Status: 1/5/2016 – First Reading
1/5/2016 – Authored By Patricia Miller
State Bill Page: SB30
SB100 CIVIL RIGHTS (HOLDMAN T) Prohibits discriminatory practices in acquisition or sale of real estate, housing,
education, public accommodations, employment, the extending of credit, and public contracts based on military active
duty status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Provides protections for religious liberty and conscience. Preempts
local civil rights ordinances that conflict with the state civil rights law. Provides that the provisions of this act are
nonseverable. Repeals a provision that indicates that local entities may adopt civil rights ordinances that differ from
state law.
Current Status: 1/5/2016 – Referred to Senate Rules & Legislative Procedure
All Bill Status: 1/5/2016 – First Reading
1/5/2016 – Authored By Travis Holdman
State Bill Page: SB100
SB165 HEALTHY INDIANA PLAN (MILLER P) Repeals the prior healthy Indiana plan statutes and makes revisions to the
currently operating healthy Indiana plan. Repeals statutes governing the high risk Indiana check-up plan.
Current Status: 1/13/2016 – Senate Health & Provider Services, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
All Bill Status: 1/5/2016 – Referred to Senate Health & Provider Services
1/5/2016 – First Reading
1/5/2016 – Authored By Patricia Miller
State Bill Page: SB165
SB171 INSURANCE PAYMENTS TO PROVIDERS (BECKER V) Specifies requirements for accident and sickness insurers and
health maintenance organizations related to provider claim payment by electronic funds transfer.
Current Status: 1/5/2016 – Referred to Senate Insurance & Financial Institutions
All Bill Status: 1/5/2016 – First Reading
1/5/2016 – Authored By Vaneta Becker
State Bill Page: SB171
SB206 FSSA MATTERS (MILLER P) Allows the secretary of family and social services (secretary) to delegate appointment
authorities, the issuance of certain orders, and other acts to carry out the functions of the divisions to an individual.
Authorizes the secretary to adopt rules concerning the implementation and administration of the early education grant
pilot program. Changes references from intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded to intermediate care
facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Creates an exception for state institutions concerning advanced
practice nurses acting under a collaborative agreement with a practitioner, requiring that the nurse act under
privileges granted by the medical staff of the institution.
Current Status: 1/13/2016 – Senate Health & Provider Services, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
All Bill Status: 1/6/2016 – Referred to Senate Health & Provider Services
1/6/2016 – First Reading
1/6/2016 – Authored By Patricia Miller
State Bill Page: SB206
SB210 FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM (TALLIAN K) Requires the department of insurance to establish, not later
than January 1, 2017, a family leave insurance program (program) for the purpose of providing benefits to employees
who elect to participate in the program. Requires that: (1) the program be voluntary for both employers and
employees; (2) both employers and employees make contributions to the program to fund benefits; (3) employee
contributions be made by payroll deduction; (4) the benefit eligibility requirements established for the program
include, at a minimum, the requirements that qualify an employee for leave under the federal Family and Medical
Leave Act; and (5) an employee have the option to select whether the employee’s benefit is equal to 100%, 75%, or
50 % of the employee’s salary and the number of weeks that a benefit will be paid. Requires the department of
insurance to develop the program with the assistance of and in coordination with the department of labor. Requires
the department of insurance, not later than November 1, 2016, to submit a report to the legislative council and the
budget committee concerning the proposed program. Establishes the family leave insurance program trust fund (trust
fund) for the purpose of paying program benefits. Transfers and appropriates the balance in the political subdivision
risk management fund to the trust fund.
Current Status: 1/6/2016 – Referred to Senate Pensions & Labor
All Bill Status: 1/6/2016 – First Reading
1/6/2016 – Authored By Karen Tallian
State Bill Page: SB210
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