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Greene HB No. 711
Abstract: Provides for collection by the insurer of applicable coinsurance or deductible amounts
owed by an insured under the policy.
Present law provides that healthcare providers are responsible for collecting the amount of any
coinsurance or deductibles applicable to a health insurance policy from the insured.
Proposed law provides that the healthcare insurer issuing a policy that requires coinsurance or
deductibles from the insured is responsible for collection of those amounts.
Proposed law defines certain terms.
(Adds R.S. 22:1839)