2009 House Bill 4059

Prohibit insurers “steering” to health care facilities

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2009

Introduced by Rep. LaMar Lemmons (D-2)

To prohibit an auto insurance company from unreasonably restricting an insured from using a particular health care provider or facility for services covered by the policy. Also, to require insurers to disclose when a claim is filed whether the insurer has an agreement with any health care provider or facility, and inform an insured person that he or she is under no obligation to use those providers or facilities.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance