Subject Index

HMO provider assessment to be collected by DHFS, deposit in MA trust fund; moneys distributed to HMOs serving MA and Badger Care recipients [Sec. 469, 867, 1312, 1370, 1418, 9324 (14); original bill only] -  SB44

Long-term care insurance disclosure requirements -  SB269

MA fee schedule for services: health care providers required to submit by certain date; DHFS to make available on Web site; insurers' rates of reimbursement statement provision  - AB995

MA recipients who receive SSI: DHFS duties re managed care plans [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1312n] - SB44

Medical care insurance paid by certain persons: individual income tax deduction created -  AB290

National guard and U.S. armed forces reserves called into active service: vacation benefit and health benefit coverage provisions - SB164

Nervous or mental disorder or alcoholism or AODA treatment: health insurance coverage requirements modified; consumer price index provision; report required  - AB839

Nervous or mental disorder or alcoholism or AODA treatment: health insurance coverage requirements modified; consumer price index provision; report required  - SB72

Nervous or mental disorder or alcoholism or AODA treatment: prescription drug and diagnostic testing not included in minimum health insurance coverage limits; health insurance coverage requirements modified and consumer price index provision; report required -  AB995

Nervous or mental disorder or alcoholism or AODA treatment: prescription drug and diagnostic testing not included in minimum health insurance coverage limits; provider and policy provisions -  AB838

Nervous or mental disorder or alcoholism or AODA treatment: prescription drug and diagnostic testing not included in minimum health insurance coverage limits; provider and policy provisions -  SB71

Pharmacy benefits purchasing pool: governmental units to develop [Sec. 2063; S.Sub.Amdt.1: GIB to develop a pool for pharmacy benefits with JCF approval, 1026r, deletes 2063] - SB44

Prescription drug assistance for elderly persons: deductible increased; payment rate to pharmacies reduced [Sec. 1438-1446, 9324 (13), 9424 (8); S.Sub.Amdt.1: federal benefits appropriation, long-term care insurance provision, enrollment fee and copayment revisions, 463d, 1438h, 1439b, 1445h, 1446g, h, 1447g, h, 9324 (13d), (13q), 9424 (11g), deletes all sections except 1442-1446] -  SB44

Prescription drug assistance for elderly persons: eligibility expanded; DHFS directed to negotiate with drug manufacturers for supplemental rebates; cigarette tax increased to fund - SB114

Primary health care program claims [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 458b, 9124 (10c), 9424 (11d)] -  SB44

Private employer health care coverage program funding; task force created to review; report required [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9130 (1c), 9133 (4c)] -  SB44

Right of Wisconsin residents to adequate, accessible, and affordable health care: consitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR66

Self-funded employer groups for providing health care coverage authorized; reports required; exemption from insurance regulation; OCI, LAB, and chamber of commerce provisions - AB814

Smoking cessation treatment and medications: health insurance coverage required -  AB708

Special order of business for March 9, 2004 established re AB-685 -  AR37

Special order of business for March 10, 2004 established re AB-685 or SB-322 -  AR38

Special order of business for March 11, 2004 established re SB-71 -  AR39

Universal health plan for Wisconsin established; Department of Health Planning and Finance and Health Policy Board created; LRB provision -  AB229

Universal health plan for Wisconsin established; Department of Health Planning and Finance and Health Policy Board created; LRB provision -  SB90

insurance _ life and accident Insurance — Life and accident, see also Insurance — State

Creditor claims on unmatured life insurance contract or unmatured annuity revised -  AB917

Creditor claims on unmatured life insurance contract or unmatured annuity revised [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions]  - SB504

Special order of business for March 11, 2004 established re SB-504 -  AR39

Vital record copying exception expanded to include funeral director and operator of a funeral establishment [for further revisions, see entry under ``Funeral and funeral director"] - AB326

insurance _ miscellaneous Insurance — Miscellaneous

Environmental insurance: DNR, in cooperation with DOA, to make available re cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated property -  AB914

Environmental insurance: DNR, in cooperation with DOA, to make available re cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated property -  SB472

Falsifying title insurance commitment or policy or other written evidence re title to real property prohibited  - AB545

General fund receipt of transfers from patient's compensation, local government property insurance, and state life insurance funds [Sec. 9228 (2)-(4); original bill only]  - SB44

Motor vehicle or property insurance issuance, renewal, or rating plan: use individual's credit report information prohibited - AB278

Municipal insurance mutual may provide property insurance; notes and municipal bonds provision  - SB176

Recoverable amount by a liquidator from a reinsurer of a ceding insurer clarified -  AB311

Recoverable amount by a liquidator from a reinsurer of a ceding insurer clarified -  SB116

insurance _ motor vehicle Insurance — Motor vehicle

Compulsory financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation: assurance and proof of coverage required  - AB384

Fire calls on certain highways re vehicle fire: reimbursement procedure for town and certain cities and villages modified - AB471

Motor vehicle liability insurance coverage for adult sponsors of minors applying for driver's licenses: insurers required to offer - AB491

Motor vehicle or property insurance issuance, renewal, or rating plan: use individual's credit report information prohibited - AB278

insurance _ mutual Insurance — Mutual

Municipal insurance mutual may provide property insurance; notes and municipal bonds provision  - SB176

insurance _ policy Insurance — Policy

Falsifying title insurance commitment or policy or other written evidence re title to real property prohibited  - AB545

Insurance policy: insurer may not cancel or refuse to issue or renew on the basis that the person is not insured under another policy issued by the insurer -  SB332

Long-term care insurance disclosure requirements -  SB269

Nervous or mental disorder or alcoholism or AODA treatment: prescription drug and diagnostic testing not included in minimum health insurance coverage limits; provider and policy provisions -  AB838

Nervous or mental disorder or alcoholism or AODA treatment: prescription drug and diagnostic testing not included in minimum health insurance coverage limits; provider and policy provisions -  SB71

insurance _ state Insurance — State

Diabetes treatment: health insurance required to cover prescription medications in addition to insulin, exceptions provided - AB362

General fund receipt of transfers from patient's compensation, local government property insurance, and state life insurance funds [Sec. 9228 (2)-(4); original bill only]  - SB44

Risk management assessment revenue: lapse of [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 222m, 583m] -  SB44

insurance company Insurance company, see Insurance

interest Interest

Interest on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA and used for information technology purchases by a health facility: individual and corporate income tax exemption created  - AB964

Interest on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA and used for information technology purchases by a health facility: individual and corporate income tax exemption created  - SB507

Interest rate applicable in court actions changed -  AB456

Interest rate applicable in court actions changed -  SB231

Manufacturing property tax refund: municipality may pay in installments; interest provision - AB89

WHEDA loan: interest rate determination based on applicant's occupation prohibited -  AB829

WHEDA loan: interest rate determination based on applicant's occupation prohibited -  SB535

intergovernmental relations Intergovernmental relations, see Federal-state relations; International relations; Interstate relations; Intrastate relations

internal revenue Internal revenue, see Income tax

international relations International relations

Ballast water treatment and management to prevent spread of aquatic nuisance species re vessels operating on Great Lakes: DNR duties specified -  AB316

Cyprus situation: President Bush's efforts to promote progress toward a solution endorsed -  SJR14

Falun Dafa month proclaimed September 2003 and government of People's Republic of China called upon to cease persecution of its practioners -  AJR43

``Great Hunger, The" in Ireland: March 17 made a special observance day for schools -  SB526

Great Lakes legislative caucus: calling for creation and participation of certain legislative bodies  - AJR50

Greek Independence: 182nd anniversary celebrated March 25, 2003 -  SJR19

Import and re-import of prescription medications purchased in other countries under certain conditions: policy of the FDA and U.S. President opposed -  AJR71

Indian gaming compacts: prohibitive terms specified; joint resolution provision [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, agreements between tribe or band and local governments re certain services and reimbursements provision added]  - AB144

Indian gaming compacts: prohibitive terms specified; joint resolution provision -  SB62

Japan External Trade Organization commended -  SR14

Macedonia: proclaiming the ancient Macedonians were Hellenes and the inhabitants of Greece's northern province are their Hellenic descendents -  AR30

Macedonia: proclaiming the ancient Macedonians were Hellenes and the inhabitants of Greece's northern province are their Hellenic descendents -  SR22

Motorboat operation: person 16 years of age or older and born after certain date must complete a boating safety course - AB790

NATO urged to admit Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and other qualified candidate nations -  AJR31

NATO urged to admit Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and other qualified candidate nations -  SJR32

NATO urged to admit Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and other qualified candidate nations -  SR9

Prescription drug price disparity re international trade: Congress and the administration urged to address through a program for safe importation or negotiated trade agreements  - SR31

Taiwan: hard work of the people commended -  AR4

Taiwan: hard work of the people commended -  SR2

Taiwan-United States free trade agreement supported -  AR21

U.S. armed forces, including reserves and national guard: courage, dedication, and service commended; family and friends of members on active duty in the Middle East commended  - SJR25

U.S. armed forces on active duty in the Middle East: praying for their prompt and safe return; commending their families and friends -  SJR24