74th Legislative Session -- 1999

Committee: House Health and Human Services

Friday, January 29, 1999

                                            P - Present
                                            E - Excused
                                            A - Absent

Roll Call
P      Broderick
P      Davis
P      Engbrecht
P      Hanson
P      Hennies
P      McCoy
P      Patterson
P      Peterson
P      Sebert
P      Windhorst
P      Monroe, Vice-Chair
P      Fiegen, Chair


OTHERS PRESENT: See Original Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Representative Fiegen


MOTION:      TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Moved by:      Representative Broderick
Second by:      Representative Davis
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          HB 1008:   require a managed care plan to contract with any provider willing to meet the terms and conditions of the plan.



MOTION:      AMEND HB 1008

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     On page 2 , after line 7 of the printed bill , insert:

"
     Section 3. Nothing in this Act applies to dental only, vision only, accident only, school accident, travel, or specified disease plans or plans that primarily provide a fixed daily, fixed occurrence, or fixed per procedure benefit without regard to expenses incurred. "



Moved by:      Representative Engbrecht
Second by:      Representative Broderick
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      SUBSTITUTE MOTION DEFER HB 1008 UNTIL THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DAY

Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Sebert
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (6-6-0-0)

Voting yes:      Broderick, Hanson, Peterson, Sebert, Windhorst, Fiegen

Voting no:      Davis, Engbrecht, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson, Monroe

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1008

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     On page 1 , line 11 of the printed bill , after " plan " insert " . However, unless otherwise stated, the term, managed care entity, does not include a health care insurer or provider service network offering a traditional fee-for-service indemnity benefit or a benefit that covers only short-term travel, accident only, limited benefit, student health plan, or specified disease policies " .


Moved by:      Representative Broderick
Second by:      Representative Peterson
Action:      Failed by voice vote.

MOTION:      SUBSTITUTE MOTION AMEND HB 1008

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     On page 1 , line 11 of the printed bill , after " plan " insert " . However, unless otherwise stated, the term, managed care entity, does not include a health care insurer, provider, provider association, or provider service network offering a traditional fee-for-service indemnity benefit or service or a benefit that covers only short-term travel, accident only, limited benefit, student health plan, or specified disease policies " .


Moved by:      Representative Windhorst
Second by:      None
Action:      Died for a lack of a second

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1008

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     On page 2 of the printed bill , delete lines 5 to 7 , inclusive .


Moved by:      Representative Sebert
Second by:      Representative Hennies
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      DEFER HB 1008 UNTIL Wednesday, February 3, 1999

Moved by:      Representative Broderick
Second by:      Representative McCoy
Action:      Failed by voice vote.

MOTION:      SUBSTITUTE MOTION AMEND HB 1008

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     On page 2 , after line 4 of the printed bill , insert:

"      Section 2. No managed care plan can deny any licensed health care provider the right to participate as a provider for the plan on the same terms and conditions as are offered to any other provider under the plan. "



Moved by:      Representative Patterson
Second by:      Representative Davis
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (7-5-0-0)

Voting yes:      Davis, Engbrecht, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson, Windhorst

Voting no:      Broderick, Peterson, Sebert, Monroe, Fiegen

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1008 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Representative Hennies
Second by:      Representative McCoy
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (5-7-0-0)

Voting yes:      Davis, Engbrecht, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson

Voting no:      Broderick, Hanson, Peterson, Sebert, Windhorst, Monroe, Fiegen

MOTION:      TO TABLE HB 1008

Moved by:      Representative Broderick
Second by:      Representative Monroe
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (6-6-0-0)

Voting yes:      Broderick, Peterson, Sebert, Windhorst, Monroe, Fiegen

Voting no:      Davis, Engbrecht, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson

MOTION:      WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION

Moved by:      Representative Patterson
Second by:      Representative Davis
Action:     

The Chair deferred HB 1008 with the pending motion until Wednesday, February 3, 1999.

          HB 1009:   require a managed care plan to have a medical director or clinical peer director.



MOTION:      AMEND HB 1009

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     On page 2 , after line 7 of the printed bill , insert:

"
     Section 3. Nothing in this Act applies to dental only, vision only, accident only, school accident, travel, or specified disease plans or plans that primarily provide a fixed daily, fixed occurrence, or fixed per procedure benefit without regard to expenses incurred. "



Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Davis
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1009

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     On page 1 , line 11 of the printed bill , after " plan " insert " . However, unless otherwise stated, the term, managed care entity, does not include a health care insurer, provider, provider association, or provider service network offering a traditional fee-for-service indemnity benefit or a benefit that covers only short- term travel, accident only, limited benefit, student health plan, or specified disease policies " .


Moved by:      Representative Windhorst
Second by:      Representative Patterson
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (3-9-0-0)

Voting yes:      Patterson, Windhorst, Monroe

Voting no:      Broderick, Davis, Engbrecht, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Peterson, Sebert, Fiegen

MOTION:      AMEND THE AMENDMENT

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     After "indemnity benefit" insert "or service".


Moved by:      Representative Windhorst
Second by:      Representative Patterson
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1009

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     On page 2 , line 4 of the printed bill , delete " under chapter 36-4 " .

     On page 2 , line 5 , delete " clinical peer " and insert " director " .

     On page 2 , line 6 , delete " this state, as director " and insert " that healing art " .


Moved by:      Representative Broderick
Second by:      Representative Peterson
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND THE AMENDMENT

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     On line 1 of the pending amendment, before the "." insert "and insert "practice medicine in at least one state in the United States"".


Moved by:      Representative Patterson
Second by:     
Action:      Withdrawn.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1009

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     On page 1 , line 11 of the printed bill , after " plan " insert " . However, unless otherwise stated, the term, managed care entity, does not include a health care insurer or provider service network offering a traditional fee-for-service indemnity benefit or a benefit that covers only short-term travel, accident only, limited benefit, student health plan, or specified disease policies " .


Moved by:      Representative Monroe
Second by:      Representative Windhorst
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (2-10-0-0)

Voting yes:      Windhorst, Monroe

Voting no:      Broderick, Davis, Engbrecht, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson, Peterson, Sebert, Fiegen

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1009 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative McCoy
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (12-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Broderick, Davis, Engbrecht, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson, Peterson, Sebert, Windhorst, Monroe, Fiegen

MOTION:      TO AMEND TITLE OF HB 1009

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     On page 1 , line 2 of the printed bill , delete " clinical peer " .


Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Engbrecht
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

          HB 1010:   provide certain protections for persons enrolled in managed care plans.



MOTION:      AMEND HB 1010

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     On page 5 , after line 12 of the printed bill , insert:

"
     Section 9. Nothing in this Act applies to dental only, vision only, accident only, school accident, travel, or specified disease plans or plans that primarily provide a fixed daily, fixed occurrence, or fixed per procedure benefit without regard to expenses incurred. The provisions of this Act only apply to oral or written communications specifically designed to elicit an application for insurance. "



Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Sebert
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1010

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     On page 3 , line 14 of the printed bill , after " for " insert " covered " .

     On page 3 , line 22 , delete " , to be " .

     On page 3 , line 23 , delete " devised by the division " .

     On page 4 , delete lines 9 to 11 , inclusive .

     On page 4 , line 12 , delete " (6) " and insert " (5) " .

     On page 4 , line 20 , delete " (7) " and insert " (6) " .

     On page 5 , line 1 , delete " (8) " and insert " (7) " .


Moved by:      Representative Broderick
Second by:      Representative Monroe


Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1010

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     On page 5 , after line 12 of the printed bill , insert:

"      Section 9. If the director of the Division of Insurance and the secretary of the Department of Health find that the requirements of any private accrediting body meet the requirements of this Act, the managed care plan may, at the discretion of the director and secretary, be deemed to have met the applicable requirements. "



Moved by:      Representative Hanson
Second by:      Representative Hennies
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1010

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     On page 1 , line 13 of the printed bill , after " plan " insert " . However, unless otherwise stated, the term, managed care entity, does not include a health care insurer or provider service network offering a traditional fee-for-service indemnity benefit or a benefit that covers only short-term travel, accident only, limited benefit, student health plan, or specified disease policies " .


Moved by:      Representative Monroe
Second by:      Representative Engbrecht
Action:      Failed by voice vote.

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1010 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Representative Davis
Second by:      Representative McCoy
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (11-1-0-0)

Voting yes:      Broderick, Davis, Engbrecht, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson, Peterson, Sebert, Windhorst, Fiegen

Voting no:      Monroe

          HB 1011:   provide covered persons in managed care plans with reasonable access to providers.



MOTION:      AMEND HB 1011

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     On page 2 , after line 19 of the printed bill , insert:

"
     Section 3. Nothing in this Act applies to dental only, vision only, accident only, school accident, travel, or specified disease plans or plans that primarily provide a fixed daily, fixed occurrence, or fixed per procedure benefit without regard to expenses incurred. "


Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Hanson
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1011

j-1011b

     On page 2 , after line 19 of the printed bill , insert:

"      Section 3. If the director of the Division of Insurance and the secretary of the Department of Health find that the requirements of any private accrediting body meet the requirements of network adequacy as set forth in this Act, the managed care plan may, at the discretion of the director and secretary, be deemed to have met the applicable requirements. "



Moved by:      Representative Broderick
Second by:      Representative Sebert
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1011

j-1011c

     On page 1 , line 11 of the printed bill , after " plan " insert " . However, unless otherwise stated, the term, managed care entity, does not include a health care insurer or provider service network offering a traditional fee-for-service indemnity benefit or a benefit that covers only short-term travel, accident only, limited benefit, student health plan, or specified disease policies " .


Moved by:      Representative Monroe
Second by:      Representative Sebert
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (5-7-0-0)

Voting yes:      Broderick, Engbrecht, Patterson, Windhorst, Monroe

Voting no:      Davis, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Peterson, Sebert, Fiegen

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1011

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     On page 2 , after line 19 of the printed bill , insert:

"      Section 3. A managed care plan shall offer a point of service option allowing a covered person to choose to receive service from a nonparticipating health care provider. The point of service option may require that the covered person pay a reasonable portion of the costs not to exceed twenty percent.



     Section 4. If an employer provides a managed care plan to eligible employees and the plan restricts access to providers and does not provide a point of service or out-of-network benefit, the employer shall offer at the time of enrollment and annually thereafter, an alternative health benefit plan that is either a non- network plan or a network plan that provides out-of-network services. Unless the employer chooses to provide any extra contribution to the premium, any extra cost associated with the alternative health benefit plan required by this section shall be borne by the employee choosing that coverage and at no additional cost to the employer. "


Moved by:      Representative Davis
Second by:      Representative McCoy
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (5-7-0-0)

Voting yes:      Davis, McCoy, Patterson, Windhorst, Monroe

Voting no:      Broderick, Engbrecht, Hanson, Hennies, Peterson, Sebert, Fiegen

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1011 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Representative Broderick
Second by:      Representative Hennies
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (11-1-0-0)

Voting yes:      Broderick, Davis, Engbrecht, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson, Peterson, Sebert, Windhorst, Fiegen

Voting no:      Monroe

          HB 1012:   provide utilization review of managed care plans.



MOTION:      AMEND HB 1012

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     On page 12 , after line 24 of the printed bill , insert:

"
     Section 41. Nothing in this Act applies to dental only, vision only, accident only, school accident, travel, or specified disease plans or plans that primarily provide a fixed daily, fixed occurrence, or fixed per procedure benefit without regard to expenses incurred. "



Moved by:      Representative Hennies
Second by:      Representative Davis
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1012

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     On page 2 , line 4 of the printed bill , delete " in the state of South Dakota and " .

     On page 2 , line 14 , delete everything after " plan " .

     On page 2 , line 15 , delete " person " .

     On page 6 , line 7 , after " Qualified " insert " licensed " .

     On page 6 , line 7 , delete " , licensed and in active practice, " .

     On page 10 , delete lines 22 to 25 , inclusive .

     On page 11 , delete lines 1 to 25 , inclusive .

     On page 12 , delete lines 1 to 12 , inclusive .

     On page 12 , delete lines 23 and 24 .


Moved by:      Representative Hennies
Second by:      Representative McCoy
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1012

j-1012b

     On page 12 , after line 24 of the printed bill , insert:

"      Section 41. If the director of the Division of Insurance and the secretary of the Department of Health find that the requirements of any private accrediting body meet the requirements of utilization review as set forth in this Act, the managed care plan may, at the discretion of the director and secretary, be deemed to have met the applicable requirements. "



Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Sebert
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1012

j-1012c

     On page 3 , line 13 of the printed bill , after " plan " insert " . However, unless otherwise stated, the term, managed care entity, does not include a health care insurer or provider service network offering a traditional fee-for-service indemnity benefit or a benefit that covers only short-term travel, accident only, limited benefit, student health plan, or specified disease policies " .


Moved by:      Representative Monroe
Second by:      None
Action:      Died for a lack of a second

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1012

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     On page 6 , line 4 of the printed bill , after " vendors. " insert " However, any clinical review criteria shall include any guidelines or parameters adopted by the respective professional board of examiners or set forth in state law or rule. " .


Moved by:      Representative Davis
Second by:      Representative Monroe
Action:      Failed by roll call vote.   (5-7-0-0)

Voting yes:      Davis, Engbrecht, McCoy, Patterson, Monroe

Voting no:      Broderick, Hanson, Hennies, Peterson, Sebert, Windhorst, Fiegen

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1012 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Patterson
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (11-1-0-0)

Voting yes:      Broderick,Davis, Engbrecht, Fiegen, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson,Peterson, Sebert, Windhorst
    
Voting no:      Monroe

          HB 1013:   establish certain requirements regarding coverage of emergency medical services in managed care plans.



MOTION:      AMEND HB 1013

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     On page 3 , after line 20 of the printed bill , insert:

"
     Section 7. Nothing in this Act applies to dental only, vision only, accident only, school accident, travel, or specified disease plans or plans that primarily provide a fixed daily, fixed occurrence, or fixed per procedure benefit without regard to expenses incurred. "



Moved by:      Representative Peterson
Second by:      Representative Hennies
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1013

j-1013b

     On page 3 , after line 20 of the printed bill , insert:

"      Section 7. If the director of the Division of Insurance and the secretary of the Department of Health find that the requirements of any private accrediting body meet the requirements of coverage of emergency medical services as set forth in this Act, the managed care plan may, at the discretion of the director and secretary, be deemed to have met the applicable requirements. "


Moved by:      Representative Davis
Second by:      Representative Patterson
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      AMEND HB 1013

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     On page 3 , line 9 of the printed bill , delete " an item or service " and insert " a covered expense " .


Moved by:      Representative Hennies
Second by:      Representative Patterson
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.

MOTION:      DO PASS HB 1013 AS AMENDED

Moved by:      Representative Hennies
Second by:      Representative McCoy
Action:      Prevailed by roll call vote.   (12-0-0-0)

Voting yes:      Broderick, Davis, Engbrecht, Hanson, Hennies, McCoy, Patterson, Peterson, Sebert, Windhorst, Monroe, Fiegen

MOTION:      ADJOURN

Moved by:      Representative Broderick
Second by:      Representative Davis
Action:      Prevailed by voice vote.



Doris J. Donner

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Committee Secretary
Kristie K. Fiegen, Chair


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