HD51 - Mandated Coverage of Home Care in Long-Term Care Insurance Policies


Executive Summary:
The House Committee on Corporations, Insurance and Banking referred 1998 House Bill 1337 (HB 1337) to the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits (Advisory Commission). HB 1337 was patroned by Delegate Alan A. Diamonstein.

The Advisory Commission held a hearing on June 1, 1999 in Richmond to receive public comments on HB 1337. Two speakers addressed the proposals. Representatives of the American Council of Life Insurance (ACLI) and the Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA) spoke in opposition to the bill. In addition, written comments in opposition to the bill were provided by AEGON Insurance Group, ACLI, Bankers Life and Casualty Company, CNA, Fortis Benefits Insurance Company, GE Financial Assurance, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company.

The Advisory Commission concluded its review of HB 1337 on June 30, 1999.