Wisconsin Legislature: Insurance — Commissioner, Office of

Annuity transaction provisions modified - AB811

Annuity transaction provisions modified - SB572

Catastrophic claims exceeding $10,000.00: insurer required to provide information upon request of a group health insurance policyholder and certain employers - AB368

Full-time employees employed by claimant: income and franchise tax deductions created; JSCTE appendix report - AB969

Insurance claim intercept for MA liability or child support obligation: requirements created [Sec. 1380, 3146, 9326 (2); original bill only] - AB75

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, HIRSP assessments paid by health insurers, insurance security fund, long-term care insurance re MA applicant assets, fraternal insurance organization voting, reinstatement of insurance intermediary license, continuation coverage under a group health insurance policy, town mutual merges, and motor vehicle insurance [A.Amdt.1: HIRSP provision removed, segregated accounts provisions revised; A.Amdt.2: appointment of a special deputy commissioner to rehabilitate an insurer added] - AB701

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, HIRSP assessments paid by health insurers, insurance security fund, long-term care insurance re MA applicant assets, fraternal insurance organization voting, reinstatement of insurance intermediary license, continuation coverage under a group health insurance policy, town mutual merges, and motor vehicle insurance - SB516

Motor vehicle or property insurance: insurer or rating plan prohibited from considering information from an individual's credit report - AB185

Qualified investment in a registered community development financial institution (CDFI): Comm.Dept may certify an investor to receive a credit against state income and franchise taxes and license fees paid by insurers, reporting requirements - AB948

Qualified investment in a registered community development financial institution (CDFI): Comm.Dept may certify an investor to receive a credit against state income and franchise taxes and license fees paid by insurers, reporting requirements - SB692

Technology zones tax credit re net income calculations for insurance companies subject to franchise tax [Sec. 1702, 1827, 9343 (15), 9443 (10); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 1702d; deletes 1702] - AB75

Wellness program from insurer: exemption from unfair trade or marketing practices created - AB699

Wellness program from insurer: exemption from unfair trade or marketing practices created - SB502

Insurance agent appointment fee revisions [Sec. 3135, 9326 (1); Enrolled AB-75: revenue lapse to general fund, 9226 (1d)] - AB75

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, HIRSP assessments paid by health insurers, insurance security fund, long-term care insurance re MA applicant assets, fraternal insurance organization voting, reinstatement of insurance intermediary license, continuation coverage under a group health insurance policy, town mutual merges, and motor vehicle insurance [A.Amdt.1: HIRSP provision removed, segregated accounts provisions revised; A.Amdt.2: appointment of a special deputy commissioner to rehabilitate an insurer added] - AB701

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, HIRSP assessments paid by health insurers, insurance security fund, long-term care insurance re MA applicant assets, fraternal insurance organization voting, reinstatement of insurance intermediary license, continuation coverage under a group health insurance policy, town mutual merges, and motor vehicle insurance - SB516

Motor vehicle insurer may not require insured to use a particular garage, repair shop, or other vendor for damage repair, notice and signage provisions; insured pays for repairs at same rate as general public; insurance adjuster required to physically inspect damage before preparing or adjusting a damage estimate; unilaterally and arbitrarily disregarding a repair option or cost prohibited - AB121

Motor vehicle insurer may not require insured to use a particular garage, repair shop, or other vendor for damage repair, notice and signage provisions; insured pays for repairs at same rate as general public; insurance adjuster required to physically inspect damage before preparing or adjusting a damage estimate; unilaterally and arbitrarily disregarding a repair option or cost prohibited - SB118

Motor vehicle liability insurance revisions re minimum liability limits, proof of financial responsibility, uninsured and underinsured coverage, and umbrella or excess liability policy - AB897

Motor vehicle liability insurance revisions re minimum liability limits, proof of financial responsibility, uninsured and underinsured coverage, and umbrella or excess liability policy - SB646

Annuity transaction provisions modified - AB811

Annuity transaction provisions modified - SB572

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required; definitions and minimum coverage provisions [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3138i, 3197r, w, 9326 (8L)] - AB75

Automobile insurance rates: insurer to annually report factors to OCI; fee and Internet publishing requirements - SB441

Care management organizations: oversight by OCI [Sec. 221, 222, 355, 362, 862, 3134, 3199] - AB75

Colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; conditions and OCI and DHS duties - AB217

Colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; conditions and OCI and DHS duties - SB163

Foreign insurer may offer health care plans in this state: exemption from most insurance laws and requirements, exceptions specified; taxation and HIRSP provisions; domestic health insurer may request exemption from Wisconsin insurance law in certain cases - AB540

Health care coverage for employees covered by MERA: collective bargaining prohibited; GIB and OCI provisions - SB430

Health insurance mandate bill or amendment: social and financial impact report required as an appendix; LRB duties - AB369

Health insurance reform re independent review, preexisting condition exclusions, modifications at renewal, uniform application, and dependent coverage [Sec. 2252, 3136, 3137, 3138, 3174-3196, 3198, 9126 (1), 9326 (3)-(5), 9426 (1); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 801r, t, 1463w, 2297q, 2453tm, u, 3173f-m, 3197p, 3198b, c, 9326 (3u), 9426 (4u); deletes 3175, 3191, 3198, 9326 (5), 9426 (1)] - AB75

Insurance agent appointment fee revisions [Sec. 3135, 9326 (1); Enrolled AB-75: revenue lapse to general fund, 9226 (1d)] - AB75

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, HIRSP assessments paid by health insurers, insurance security fund, long-term care insurance re MA applicant assets, fraternal insurance organization voting, reinstatement of insurance intermediary license, continuation coverage under a group health insurance policy, town mutual merges, and motor vehicle insurance [A.Amdt.1: HIRSP provision removed, segregated accounts provisions revised; A.Amdt.2: appointment of a special deputy commissioner to rehabilitate an insurer added] - AB701

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, HIRSP assessments paid by health insurers, insurance security fund, long-term care insurance re MA applicant assets, fraternal insurance organization voting, reinstatement of insurance intermediary license, continuation coverage under a group health insurance policy, town mutual merges, and motor vehicle insurance - SB516

Local government property insurance fund premiums revised; OCI duties set - AB403

Local government property insurance fund premiums revised; OCI duties set - SB282

OCI appointed for a four-year term - AB787

OCI appointed for a four-year term - SB556

Preexisting condition exclusion time period when changing group health benefit plans modified; independent review of individual or group health benefit plans to include recission of a policy or certificate and preexisting condition exclusion denial - AB108

Preexisting condition exclusion time period when changing group health benefit plans modified; independent review of individual or group health benefit plans to include recission of a policy or certificate and preexisting condition exclusion denial - SB72

Preexisting condition exclusions and modifications at renewal re individual health insurance; OCI duty re uniform application questions and format - AB100

Preexisting condition exclusions and modifications at renewal re individual health insurance; OCI duty re uniform application questions and format - SB71

Self-insured governmental health plan: OCI authority to regulate expanded, forfeiture and criminal penalties allowed; JRCCP report - SB466

State life insurance fund: limit on policies increased; OCI duties - AB673

Uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage requirements; proof of financial responsibility; umbrella and excess liability policies [Sec. 1463, 2303, 2963-2965, 3147-3172, 3197, 9326 (6)-(8), 9426 (2); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 2478e, 2962t-2963r, 2964c, 2965c, 2966v, 9326 (6f); deletes 2963-2965] - AB75

Uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage requirements, proof of financial responsibility, umbrella and excess liability policies, and certain motor vehicle liability insurance provisions: 2009 WisAct 28 provisions restored to former law - AB525

Uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage requirements, proof of financial responsibility, umbrella and excess liability policies, and certain motor vehicle liability insurance provisions: 2009 WisAct 28 provisions restored to former law - SB386

Viatical settlement law revisions and term changed to ``life settlement" - AB758

Viatical settlement law revisions and term changed to ``life settlement" - SB513

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, HIRSP assessments paid by health insurers, insurance security fund, long-term care insurance re MA applicant assets, fraternal insurance organization voting, reinstatement of insurance intermediary license, continuation coverage under a group health insurance policy, town mutual merges, and motor vehicle insurance [A.Amdt.1: HIRSP provision removed, segregated accounts provisions revised; A.Amdt.2: appointment of a special deputy commissioner to rehabilitate an insurer added] - AB701

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, HIRSP assessments paid by health insurers, insurance security fund, long-term care insurance re MA applicant assets, fraternal insurance organization voting, reinstatement of insurance intermediary license, continuation coverage under a group health insurance policy, town mutual merges, and motor vehicle insurance - SB516

Administrative contracts for MA: certain program revenues appropriated; provision re enrollment fees for BadgerCare Plus childless adults [Sec. 356, 358, 1301] - AB75

AIDS/HIV drug assistance and insurance premium subsidy programs: funding revisions; pilot program made permanent [Sec. 1360-1363; Enrolled AB-75: funding revision, 327, 327d, 9122 (5v), 9422 (13v)] - AB75

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required - AB15

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required - SB3

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required; definitions and minimum coverage provisions [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3138i, 3197r, w, 9326 (8L)] - AB75

BadgerCare Plus Basic Plan established; Benchmark Plan revisions - AB697

BadgerCare Plus Basic Plan established; Benchmark Plan revisions [S.Amdt.1: report to JCF required; S.Amdt.3: LAB audit added; S.Amdt.8: eligibility verification and information provision and report to JCF added; A.Amdt.1: sunset added; A.Amdt.4: disclosure of benefits and cost sharing to applicants] - SB484

BadgerCare Plus Benchmark Plan and HIRSP eligibility [Sec. 1358, 2434] - AB75

BadgerCare Plus Benchmark Plan: new category of eligibility created [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1337n] - AB75

BadgerCare Plus coverage for certain former employees of Allied Systems, Ltd., in Janesville - AB966

BadgerCare Plus: technical changes; certain annual DHS report eliminated [Sec. 873-877, 1297-1299, 1328-1333, 1335-1337, 1338-1353, 1354, 1356, 9422 (1); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 872k] - AB75

Behavior analyst for autism treatment: insurance required to cover under set conditions - AB789

Behavior analyst licensure and regulations created, DRL duties; insurance required to cover behavior analyst services for autism treatment under set conditions; emergency rules provision - SB667

Catastrophic claims exceeding $10,000.00: insurer required to provide information upon request of a group health insurance policyholder and certain employers - AB368

Chemotherapy, oral and injected: medical benefit coverage and equal copayment required - AB974

Children receiving MA and who have health insurance coverage: DHS incentive payments for DCF to identify [Sec. 1300, 1377; Enrolled AB-75: funding re incentive payments to local child support agencies, 487p, 1268p, 1377; deletes 1300] - AB75

Chiropractor examinations and regulation of technicians and radiological technicians modified; provisions re fees, loan default, sexual misconduct, continuing education, and claims for waived insurance [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 226, 226m, 2994eg, er, mnag, mnar, 2995ib-igm, ihm-ir, 9142 (1f), (1g), 9342 (1m), 9442 (1f), (1g)] - AB75

Collection agency: health care billing companies exempt from definition - SB286

Colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; conditions and OCI and DHS duties - AB217

Colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; conditions and OCI and DHS duties - SB163

Contraceptives and related services: coverage by disability insurance policies required [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 801t, 1463w, 2251w, 2297q, 2453tm, u, 3138g, 3198d, 9326 (9f), 9426 (3f)] - AB75

Cooperative sickness care associations: revisions and name changed to cooperative health care associations - AB683

Cooperative sickness care associations: revisions and name changed to cooperative health care associations - SB471

Disability insurance policy: insurer to pay health care provider directly for services under certain conditions; assignment of benefits definition - AB665

Disability insurance policy: insurer to pay health care provider directly for services under certain conditions; assignment of benefits definition - SB453

Family child care provider insurance coverage: DHS study re expansion of BadgerCare Plus coverage; federal waiver provisions [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9122 (5f)] - AB75

Fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: municipality to pay health care premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children under certain conditions - AB954

Fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: municipality to pay health care premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children under certain conditions - SB520

Foreign insurer may offer health care plans in this state: exemption from most insurance laws and requirements, exceptions specified; taxation and HIRSP provisions; domestic health insurer may request exemption from Wisconsin insurance law in certain cases - AB540

Group health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and AODA: specified minimum amounts of coverage removed; coverage of annual screening for mental health and substance abuse treatment and prepartum and postpartum depression required; referrals to nonphysicians, deductibles, out-of-pocket limit, and providing certain information to insured on request provisions - AB512

Group health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and AODA: specified minimum amounts of coverage removed; coverage of annual screening for mental health and substance abuse treatment and prepartum and postpartum depression required; referrals to nonphysicians, deductibles, out-of-pocket limit, and providing certain information to insured on request provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, annual and pre- and postpartum depression screenings removed, equal coverage requirement exceptions added] - SB362

Health care benefits counseling: DHS grants to organizations that provide assistance to individuals to obtain and maintain health care benefits created; conditions set - AB878