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Assembly Bill 871

Relating To: health insurance without mandated benefits, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
AARP Notified Date 2/27/2008 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/27/2008

Comments
AARP opposes dilution of existing mandates. Segmentation = “veneer” insurance w/less coverage & no catastrophic protection. “Cherry picking” and companies refusing to provide insurance to those w/existing conditions = higher premiums for others.
Dean Health System Inc Notified Date 3/4/2008 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/4/2008

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Notified Date 2/29/2008 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/29/2008

National Federation of Independent Business Notified Date 2/28/2008 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/28/2008

SSM Health Care of Wisconsin Inc (St. Mary's Hosp, Madison) Notified Date 3/4/2008 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/4/2008

Wisconsin Association of Health Plans Notified Date 3/6/2008 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/6/2008

Wisconsin Association of Provider Networks Notified Date 3/11/2008 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/11/2008

Wisconsin Realtors Association Notified Date 3/7/2008 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
3/7/2008

Lobbying Efforts

No principal has reported any activity on this bill during the current legislative session.