HSB 585: HSB 585

What it does

This bill relates to the medical assistance and hawk-i programs, and managed care organizations (MCOs). The bill provides that the medical assistance program and the hawk-i program, and MCOs acting pursuant to a contract with the department of human services (department) to administer either program, shall not be subject to Code Title XIII, subtitle I (insurance and regulated regulation), unless otherwise provided by law. The bill clarifies that the provisions of Code chapter 514B are applicable to an MCO acting pursuant to a contract with the department to administer the medical assistance program or the hawk-i program only with respect to licensure and solvency standards as evidenced by the MCO obtaining and maintaining a certificate of authority, and maintaining compliance with the solvency standards set forth in the Code chapter.

House subcommittee · named January 20, 2022

• Rep. Eddie Andrews (R) · eddie.andrews@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bob Kressig (D) · bob.kressig@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Shannon Lundgren (R) · shannon.lundgren@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Dept. of Human Services; Iowa Insurance Division

In plain words

1. January 20, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
2. January 20, 2022House subcommittee named: Andrews, Kressig and Lundgren
3. February 1, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 3, 2022Approved by the House committee
5. February 3, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2297