6.
List with description of all entities that may be impacted by the rule: All health care providers that are participants in the fund, as set forth in s. 655.002 (1), Wis. Stat., are required to pay annual assessments for payment of claims that arise in each given year consistent with the provisions of ch. 655, Wis. Stat. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 it is anticipated that the board will approve fund fees at the December 17, 2014 board meeting and mediation panel fees at the March 2015 board meeting. 7.
Summary and preliminary comparison of any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the rule:The Office is unaware of existing or proposed federal regulation intended to address any medical malpractice fund like the Wisconsin fund.
8.
Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):The proposed rule is not likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses and potentially will have a positive economic impact depending upon the decision of the board of governors in setting the fund fees and mediation panel fees.
Significant economic impact on small businesses?
____ yes
__X_ no
Local/statewide economic impact (choose one)
X minimal or none (< or = $50,000)
moderate ($50,000--$20,000,000)
significant (>$20,000,000)
Contact person: Julie E. Walsh, Senior Attorney
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
