Senate Insurance Committee

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  Calif. bill may set mental health disability cover standards

  By Allison Bell  |  May 21, 2013

  The definition of "severe mental illness" would include anorexia and panic disorder.

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  California bill would regulate chronic care hybrids

  By Allison Bell  |  May 14, 2013

  Senate Bill 281 has the support of the state's life and health insurers.

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  LICONY trying to work with DFS on regulatory updates

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  March 28, 2013

  LICONY president Thomas Workman outlined several legislative initiatives to update to NAIC standards.

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  Michigan Senate panel approves Blue Cross bills

  By The Associated Press  |  October 17, 2012

  Overhaul supporters say PPACA should eliminate the need for an "insurer of last resort."

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  Mich. Senate introduces Blue Cross overhaul bills

  By Jeff Karoub  |  September 20, 2012

  Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Joe Hune introduced bills that would end the nonprofit health insurer's tax-exempt status and align it with competitors.

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  California to Hold Hearing on LTC Program Bill

  By Allison Bell  |  May 7, 2012

  One committee already has approved S.B. 1438, and another plans to discuss the bill May 14.

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  California Commissioner: A.B. 999, LTCI Rate Bill Still Alive

  By Allison Bell  |  May 1, 2012

  Insurer groups say requiring carriers to "true up" rates frequently might work better.

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  California Gets into the Act--Dodd Frank's Credit for Reinsurance

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  April 27, 2012

  This reinsurance bill amends current insurance law and adds new statutory language to reflect the NAIC model law.