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INSURANCE

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(CD) Carried over from 2002 session but died in committee on or before December 9th


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))
2003 Cumulative Index of Bills, Joint Resolutions, Resolutions and Documents - For additional information, please contact Legislative Information, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Telephone (804) 698-1500. Last updated 01/12/04