2003 House Bill 4282

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Introduced in the House

Feb. 25, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Edward Gaffney (R-1)

To allow health insurance companies to enter into contracts with health care facilities in other states.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 22, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 5, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which prohibits Blue Cross Blue Shield from reimbursing a health care provider in another state more than the amount it would reimburse a Michigan provider for the same service.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To allow Blue Cross/Blue Shield to enter into contracts with health care facilities in other states. The company would be prohibited from reimbursing a health care provider in another state more than the amount it would reimburse a Michigan provider for the same service. The legislation is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 460 and 234 to 238, and House Bills 4280 to 4282.

Received in the Senate

June 10, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 17, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 25, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy