HD38 - House Bill 1089 (1992): Direct Reimbursement of Certified Nurse-Midwives
Executive Summary: INTRODUCTION House Bill 1089 was referred to the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits (Advisory Commission) for evaluation by the House Committee on Corporations, Insurance and Banking during the 1992 Session of the General Assembly of Virginia. House Bill 1089 is patroned by Delegate Jerrauld C. Jones of Norfolk and requires that health insurance policies sold in Virginia provide direct reimbursement for covered services provided by certified nurse-midwives. On May 18, 1992 the Advisory Commission held a public hearing to receive comments from all interested parties regarding House Bill 1089. Additional comments were received on June 1. Written comments were received from interested parties both before and after the public hearing. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION House Bill 1089 amends §§ 38.2-3408 and 38.2-4221 of the Code of Virginia by adding "nurse practitioners who render nurse midwife services" to the list of mandated providers. This proposal requires insurers to provide direct reimbursement to certified nurse-midwives for covered services rendered within the scope of licensure. This bill does not, however, mandate coverage of any services. House Bill 1089 does not apply to health maintenance organizations. |
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