Budget Amendment ID: FY2013-S4-687

EHS 687

Disparities in Health Care Coverage

Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended [Amendment Text]

by inserting, after Section 133, the following section:-

“SECTION 133A.  The Division of Health Care Finance and Policy, in conjunction with the Division of Insurance, is hereby directed and authorized to conduct a comprehensive study to investigate disparities in the provision of health care coverage to individuals and/or their spouses when there is a change in marital status. Said study shall include, but not be limited to, the identification and review of disparities in both insured and self-insured plans, as well as recommendations for alleviating disparities.  The Division shall file a report of its study, including recommendations and drafts of any legislation, if necessary, with the clerks of the Senate and House of Representatives within one year of the effective date of this act.”