Accident and sickness insurance, group; coverage for household members. Amending § 38.2-3525. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2779 (F))

Accident and sickness insurance, group; record of claims experience. Amending § 38.2-3540.1. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2803 (Chapter 654))

Annuity contracts; minimum interest rate. Amending § 38.2-3221. (Patron-Bryant, HB 2609 (Chapter 440))

Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act; regulations, study on revision of fees. Amending §§ 2.2-3701, 2.2-3705, 38.2-5001, 38.2-5002, 38.2-5004, 38.2-5004.1, 38.2-5005, 38.2-5007, 38.2-5008, 38.2-5009, 38.2-5015 and 38.2-5016; adding §§ 38.2-5002.1, 38.2-5002.2, 38.2-5009.1 and 38.2-5016.1. (Patron-Woodrum, HB 2048 (Chapter 897))

Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act; transfers jurisdiction to determine eligibility and make awards from Workers’ Compensation Commission to circuit courts. Amending §§ 38.2-5000 through 38.2-5004.1, 38.2-5006, 38.2-5008, 38.2-5009, 38.2-5010, 38.2-5013, 38.2-5014, 38.2-5015, 38.2-5017, 38.2-5018, 38.2-5020 and 38.2-5021; repealing §§ 38.2-5007, 38.2-5011, 38.2-5012 and 38.2-5016. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 714 (CD))

Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; requirements. Amending §§ 32.1-127, 38.2-5002, 38.2-5004, 38.2-5005, 38.2-5008, 38.2-5016 and 38.2-5020. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2307 (I) See HB2048)

Catastrophic Event Reinsurance Fund; created. Adding §§ 38.2-5906, 38.2-5907 and 38.2-5908. (Patron-Purkey, HB 902 (CD))

Children’s health insurance; enrollment period and eligibility for Medicaid. Amending §§ 32.1-325 and 32.1-351. (Patron-Brink, HB 1089 (CD))

Children’s health insurance; simplification of Medicaid application process. Amending § 32.1-325. (Patron-Brink, HB 1086 (CD))

Condominium Act; responsibility for insurance deductibles. Amending § 55-79.81. (Patron-Suit, HB 2213 (Chapter 360))

Dentists; study relating to participation in Medicaid and Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) Plan. (Patron-Van Yahres, HJR 636 (F))

Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) Plan; assistance with employer-sponsored health insurance. Amending § 32.1-351.1. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2297 (Chapter 513))

Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) Plan; payment of enrollment fee by participants. Amending § 32.1-351. (Patron-Brink, HB 1088 (CD))

Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) Plan; to include coverage for mental retardation. Amending § 32.1-351. (Patron-Brink, HB 1087 (CD); Ticer, SB 428 (CD))

Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) Plus; includes Medicaid coverage for children. Amending §§ 32.1-325 and 32.1-351. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2287 (Chapter 66); Lambert, SB 1218 (Chapter 71))

Fire insurance; excludes acts of terrorism from coverage. Amending §§ 38.2-2102 and 38.2-2107. (Patron-Bryant, HB 2606 (Chapter 930))

Freedom of Information Act; record exemption for investigation of insurance claims. Amending § 2.2-3705. (Patron-Bolvin, HB 2492 (Chapter 327))

Health insurance; benefits for certain Medicare-eligible retired employees. Adding § 2.2-1204.1. (Patron-Deeds, SB 784 (F))

Health insurance; benefits for employees of independent living centers. Adding § 2.2-1204.1. (Patron-Trumbo, SB 1037 (F))

Health insurance; benefits for retirees of local governments. Amending § 2.2-1204. (Patron-Byron, HB 2547 (F))

Health insurance; benefits for self-employed persons. Adding § 2.2-1208. (Patron-Byrne, SB 919 (F))

Health insurance; benefits for teachers. Amending § 2.2-1204. (Patron-Deeds, SB 198 (CD))

Health insurance; coverage for artificial limbs. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.14. (Patron-Landes, HB 2552 (F))

Health insurance; coverage for hearing aids for minor children. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.14. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2032 (F))

Health insurance; coverage for lymphedema. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.14. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 1737 (Chapter 243))

Health insurance; coverage for menorrhagia. Amending § 38.2-3418.3. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 1265 (F))

Health insurance; coverage for obesity. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.14. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 1248 (F))

Health insurance; coverage for reconstructive breast surgery. Amending § 38.2-3418.4. (Patron-May, HB 1886 (Chapter 250); Stolle, SB 1150 (F))

Health insurance; coverage for treatment of morbid obesity. Amending § 38.2-3418.13. (Patron-Lambert, SB 1081 (Chapter 462))

Health insurance; credit for certain retirees. Amending §§ 51.1-1401, 51.1-1402 and 51.1-1403. (Patron-Rapp, HB 2706 (F))

Health insurance; credit for retired employees of local school division. Amending § 51.1-1401. (Patron-Darner, HB 1050 (CD))

Health insurance; credit for retired teachers. Amending § 51.1-1401. (Patron-Morgan, HB 194 (CD); Howell, SB 848 (F))

Health insurance; exclusions from coverage for services related to genetic predisposition. Adding § 38.2-3407.5:2. (Patron-Deeds, SB 870 (F))

Health insurance; fair business practices. Amending § 38.2-3407.15. (Patron-Saslaw, SB 1328 (F))

Health insurance; payment of “clean” claim pertaining to prescription drug benefits. Amending § 38.2-3407.15. (Patron-Morgan, HB 622 (CD))

Health insurance; preexisting conditions for pregnancy coverage. Amending § 38.2-3432.3. (Patron-Colgan, SB 943 (Chapter 221))

Health insurance; re-underwriting individuals prohibited. Adding § 38.2-508.5. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1826 (Chapter 699))

Health insurance; referrals to participating physicians. Adding § 38.2-3407.11:4. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2072 (F))

Health insurance; refunds of unearned premiums. Amending §§ 38.2-3503 and 38.2-3504. (Patron-Colgan, SB 944 (Chapter 377))

Health insurance; reimbursement for ambulance services. Amending § 38.2-3407.9. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2676 (F))

Health insurance; reimbursement for services provided by dietitians in treatment of diabetes. Amending §§ 38.2-3408, 38.2-3418.10 and 38.2-4221. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 1698 (F))

Health insurance; removes credit cap for retired state employees. Amending § 51.1-1400. (Patron-Putney, HB 2620 (Chapter 909))

Health Insurance Benefits and Providers, Financial Impact of Mandated; Annual Report on (§ 38.2-3419.1 of Code of Virginia). (HD 8)

Health insurance credit program; study cost and impact of a survivor benefit for retirees. (Patron-Newman, SJR 81 (CD))

Health maintenance organizations; net worth of those providing only dental care services. Amending § 38.2-4302. (Patron-Norment, SB 293 (CD))

Health maintenance organizations; powers concerning copayment and deductibles. Amending §§ 38.2-4300, 38.2-4302, 38.2-4303 and 38.2-4306. (Patron-Bryant, HB 2601 (Chapter 767); Wagner, SB 1195 (Chapter 752))

Health maintenance organizations; to offer its subscribers deductibles, copayments and cost sharing provisions. Amending § 38.2-4303. (Patron-Bryant, HB 1131 (CD))

Health services plans; provisions. Amending § 38.2-3431. (Patron-Pollard, HB 2234 (Chapter 645))

Home protection companies; use of arbitration clauses in policies. Adding § 38.2-2616. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2544 (Chapter 799))

Homeowners insurance; nonrenewal of policies based on claims. Amending § 38.2-2114. (Patron-Scott, HB 2567 (F))

Homeowners insurance; prohibits nonrenewal due to claims other than by natural causes. Amending § 38.2-2114. (Patron-Dillard, HB 2443 (F))

Homeowners, renters or motor vehicle insurance; prohibits nonrenewal due to certain credit information. Amending §§ 38.2-2114 and 38.2-2212; adding §§ 38.2-2126 and 38.2-2234. (Patron-Byron, HB 2535 (Chapter 543); Puckett, SB 1284 (Chapter 553))

Homeowners, renters or motor vehicle insurance; prohibits nonrenewal or termination due to certain credit information. Amending §§ 38.2-2114, 38.2-2115, 38.2-2212 and 38.2-2213; adding §§ 38.2-6000 through 38.2-6007. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2753 (F))

Income tax, state; credit for purchase of long-term care insurance. Adding § 58.1-339.11. (Patron-Landes, HB 2555 (F))

Insurance administration assessment; company reports. Amending § 38.2-406. (Patron-Stosch, SB 853 (Chapter 371))

Insurance agents; applicability to burial insurance. Amending § 38.2-1800. (Patron-Nixon, HB 1937 (Chapter 412))

Insurance agents; payment of fees. Amending §§ 38.2-1833 and 38.2-1834. (Patron-Wampler, SB 877 (Chapter 871))

Insurance companies; penalty for failure to pay license tax. Amending §§ 58.1-2500 and 58.1-2507. (Patron-Stosch, SB 854 (Chapter 372))

Insurance companies; use of social security number of insured. Adding § 38.2-621. (Patron-Dudley, HB 2073 (F); Reynolds, SB 1016 (F))

Insurance consultants; contract provisions. Amending § 38.2-1839. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2802 (Chapter 621))

Insurance information privacy; disclosure to applicant. Amending §§ 38.2-604, 38.2-604.1 and 38.2-612.1. (Patron-Morgan, HB 2524 (Chapter 266))

Insurance information security programs and privacy protection; provisions. Amending § 38.2-602; adding § 38.2-613.2. (Patron-Wampler, SB 878 (Chapter 729))

Insurance Plan for Seniors (VIPS); created. Adding §§ 32.1-366 through 32.1-370. (Patron-Purkey, HB 904 (CD); Purkey, HB 1469 (F))

Liability insurance; claim shall not be denied due to negligence caused by an overvoltage of electricity. Adding § 38.2-510.1. (Patron-Scott, HB 2558 (F))

Liability insurance; notice requirements for cancellation or refusal to renew. Amending §§ 38.2-231, 38.2-2113 and 38.2-2208. (Patron-Norment, SB 1131 (Chapter 387))

Medical malpractice; definition of health care provider to include emergency medical care attendant. Amending § 8.01-581.1. (Patron-Nutter, HB 1770 (Chapter 487))

Medical malpractice; includes independent contractor in definition of health care provider for purpose of claims. Amending § 8.01-581.1. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1864 (Chapter 492))

Medical malpractice; includes physician assistants in definition of health care provider for purpose of liability limitations. Amending §§ 8.01-581.1, 65.2-603 and 65.2-606. (Patron-Blevins, SB 953 (F))

Medical malpractice; limiting awards for attorneys’ fees. Amending § 8.01-581.15. (Patron-Morgan, HB 2520 (F))

Medical malpractice; limiting awards for emergency assistance. Amending §§ 8.01-225 and 8.01-581.15. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1184 (F))

Medical malpractice; physician immunity. Amending § 8.01-581.18. (Patron-Reese, HB 1835 (F))

Medical malpractice; use of expert witnesses. Amending § 8.01-581.20. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1906 (Chapter 251); Athey, HB 1981 (F))

Medical malpractice; venue for actions. Amending §§ 8.01-259 and 8.01-581.20. (Patron-Hogan, HB 1715 (F))

Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association; activation, report on voluntary market for medical malpractice insurance. Amending § 38.2-2801. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1316 (Chapter 1026))

Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association; policy limits. Amending § 38.2-2801. (Patron-Woodrum, HB 1777 (Chapter 488))

Motor carriers with a capacity of 7-14 persons; minimum liability insurance. Amending § 46.2-2143. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 1637 (F); Miller, K.G., SB 791 (F))

Motor vehicle insurance; assessment for Fire Programs Fund. Amending § 38.2-401. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 2660 (F); Puckett, SB 1166 (F))

Motor vehicle insurance; exclusion of named persons. Amending § 38.2-2204. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2512 (Chapter 756); Stolle, SB 1154 (Chapter 761))

Motor vehicle insurance; insurer to issue information cards to insured. Adding § 38.2-2234. (Patron-Hull, HB 2353 (F))

Motor vehicle insurance; prohibited from recommending a designated replacement or repair facility. Amending § 38.2-517. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 2267 (Chapter 361); Miles, HB 2333 (I) See HB2267; Lingamfelter, HB 2737 (I) See HB2267)

Motor vehicle insurance; repair services and settlement practices. Amending § 38.2-517. (Patron-Williams, SB 1294 (F))

Pharmacy provider panels; service by a pharmacist. Adding § 38.2-3407.10:1. (Patron-Morgan, HB 623 (CD))

Real estate insurance; prohibits adverse underwriting decisions. Amending § 38.2-612. (Patron-Drake, HB 1948 (Chapter 415))

Retirement System; amount of life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage. Amending §§ 51.1-155.1 and 51.1-505. (Patron-Quayle, SB 905 (Chapter 220))

Retirement System; disability benefits not to be offset by benefits for service in federal government or armed forces. Amending §§ 51.1-1114 and 51.1-1125. (Patron-Cox, HB 1622 (Chapter 5))

Retirement System; excludes military disability benefits in calculation of disability payments. Amending § 51.1-1125. (Patron-Cox, HB 241 (CD))

Retirement System; group life insurance program. Amending § 51.1-505. (Patron-Tata, HB 1791 (Chapter 9))

Sickness and Disability Program; determination of annual increases. Amending §§ 51.1-1112 and 51.1-1123. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2053 (Chapter 13))

Sickness and Disability Program; expansion of program to include certain local employees. Adding § 51.1-1103.1. (Patron-Athey, HB 1968 (F))

Teacher liability insurance program; administration. Adding § 2.2-1839.1. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2699 (F))

Title insurance; definitions and requirement of title search. Amending §§ 38.2-123 and 38.2-4601; adding § 38.2-4605.1. (Patron-Mims, SB 526 (CD))

Unclaimed property; disposition due to insurance company demutualization. Amending §§ 55-210.4:1 and 55-210.12; adding § 55-210.4:2. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 2462 (Chapter 765); Norment, SB 1133 (Chapter 750))

Unemployment insurance; fund balance factor. Amending § 60.2-533. (Patron-Watkins, SB 1041 (F))

Uninsured motor vehicles; claims by insured drivers. Amending § 38.2-2206. (Patron-Watts, HB 2260 (F))

Uninsured motor vehicles; duty of liability insurer after payment of claim. Amending § 38.2-2206. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2092 (F))

Uninsured motor vehicles; immune defendants to remain a party to litigation. Amending § 38.2-2206. (Patron-Mims, SB 993 (Chapter 283))

Uninsured motor vehicles; underinsurance coverage, notice of payment to extent of available coverage. Amending § 38.2-2206. (Patron-Mims, SB 994 (F))

Viatical Settlements Act; created, abolishing previous provisions. Amending §§ 38.2-1800 and 38.2-1865.1; adding §§ 38.2-6000 through 38.2-6016; repealing §§ 38.2-5700 through 38.2-5707. (Patron-Bryant, HB 2613 (Chapter 717))

Viatical Settlements Act; created. Amending §§ 38.2-1800 and 38.2-1865.1; adding §§ 38.2-6000 through 38.2-6016; repealing §§ 38.2-5700 through 38.2-5707. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 2268 (I) See HB2613)

Volunteer fire and rescue squads; participation in health insurance programs. Amending § 15.2-1517. (Patron-May, HB 1885 (Chapter 409))

Workers’ compensation; rates for firms engaged in bituminous coal mining. Amending §§ 38.2-1904, 38.2-1908, 38.2-1919, 65.2-801 and 65.2-802. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2171 (F))

Workers’ compensation; reporting of insurance that includes coal mining. Amending § 38.2-1919. (Patron-Wampler, SB 978 (Chapter 222))