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HB 816 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Talbot
Abstract: Provides that certificates of coverage provided by group health plans and certain health
insurance issuers shall be sent within 20 days of request.
Present law requires a group health plan, and a health insurance issuer offering group health
coverage, to provide certification of the period of creditable coverage when an individual ceases to
be covered under the plan.
Proposed law instead requires that such certification of creditable coverage be sent no more than
20 days after it is requested by an individual who ceases to be covered under the issuer's policy or
plan.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 22:1062(D)(1)(intro. para.))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Insurance to the original bill:
1. Delete requirement that certificates of coverage be provided when requested. Instead
require that such certificates be sent within 20 days of request.