Wisconsin Legislature: Insurance

Loans to manufacturing businesses for energy efficiency, retooling, clean energy production, and job creation; energy utility programs provision; water consumption tax credit created, sunset provided; Comm.Dept and PSC provisions - Act 332

Milwaukee initiative program created to attract funding for research and academic facilities re science education and research activities at U.W. Milwaukee [Sec. 18m, 641m, n, 9106 (13)] - Act 28

PEO and PEG law revisions re definition, small operations registration, tax credits and economic development incentives, and DRL database of registrants - Act 174

Pleasant Prairie Technology Incubator Center: date to award grant changed - Act 265

Pleasant Prairie Technology Incubator Center: grant provided; funding from nonstate sources and written agreement required [Sec. 199, 9110 (17q)] - Act 28

Prevailing wage applicability thresholds, records, and publicly funded private construction projects; local and municipal public works projects [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Wage — Payment"] - Act 28

Recycling and renewable energy fund repayments to fund additional grants and loans [Sec. 205] - Act 28

Regulatory Assistance, Office of: duties revised and funding for additional position - Act 265

Regulatory Ombudsman Center established in Comm.Dept; references to the Business Development Assistance Center repealed [Sec. 204p, 3002r, 3082f, g] - Act 28

Reinvested capital gains: procedure created for certain persons to defer taxation; JSCTE appendix report [Sec. 1535, 1544, 3073] - Act 28

Renewable energy grant and loan program lapse to general fund [Sec. 9210 (3f), 9237 (9f)] - Act 28

Research conducted in this state: super research and development tax credit created [Sec. 1597, 1624, 1635, 1656, 1669, 1690, 1722, 1734] - Act 28

TCS Board to award training program grants to technical college district boards for advanced manufacturing skills, priority given to welding [Sec. 33, 9248 (1)] - Act 2

TCS Board to award training program grants to technical college district boards for advanced manufacturing skills: annual award increased - Act 265

Technology zones tax credit re net income calculations for insurance companies subject to franchise tax [Sec. 1702d, 1827, 9343 (15), 9443 (10)] - Act 28

U.W. Board of Regents: awarding WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc. grants for the Wisconsin Small Company Advancement program; appropriations for a business plan competition program and emerging technology center at U.W. La Crosse, private contribution provision; reports required - Act 265

U.W. System funding for Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative, Wisconsin Institute of Sustainable Technology, and Innovation Entrepreneurship Institute; moneys from recycling and renewable energy fund; FTE authority [Sec. 262, 9154 (3g), (3q)] - Act 28

WDF earmarks to the Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation of Racine County (CATI) and to Urban Hope Corporation deleted; annual grant to CATI, matching funds from nonstate sources and agreement required [Sec. 199, 207, 3009, 3033k] [199, 207 — partial veto] - Act 28

WDF grant created for converting manufacturing facilities to the production of, or manufacturing equipment for production of, renewable energy - Act 265

Wisconsin venture fund created; advisory council established; grants to Wisconsin Angel Network [Sec. 196, 3074m, 3075, 9110 (16u)] - Act 28

Homestead tax credit formula changes; consumer price index provisions [Sec. 1741s-1742, 9343 (3x)] - Act 28

Annuity transaction provisions modified - Act 343

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, 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, motor vehicle insurance, and appointment of a special deputy commissioner to rehabilitate an insurer - Act 342

Technology zones tax credit re net income calculations for insurance companies subject to franchise tax [Sec. 1702d, 1827, 9343 (15), 9443 (10)] - Act 28

Wellness program from insurer: exemption from unfair trade or marketing practices created - Act 275

Insurance agent appointment fee revisions; revenue lapse to general fund [Sec. 3135, 9226 (1d), 9326 (1)] - Act 28

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, 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, motor vehicle insurance, and appointment of a special deputy commissioner to rehabilitate an insurer - Act 342

Annuity transaction provisions modified - Act 343

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required; definitions and minimum coverage provisions [Sec. 3138i, 3197r, w, 9326 (8L)] - Act 28

Care management organizations: oversight by OCI [Sec. 221, 222, 355, 362, 862, 3134, 3199] - Act 28

Colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; conditions and OCI and DHS duties - Act 346

Health insurance reform re independent review, preexisting condition exclusions, modifications at renewal, uniform application, and dependent coverage [Sec. 801r, t, 1463w, 2252, 2297q, 2453tm, u, 3136, 3137, 3138, 3173f-3196, 3197p, 3198b, c, 9126 (1), 9326 (3)-(4), 9426 (3u), (4u)] - Act 28

Insurance agent appointment fee revisions; revenue lapse to general fund [Sec. 3135, 9226 (1d), 9326 (1)] - Act 28

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, 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, motor vehicle insurance, and appointment of a special deputy commissioner to rehabilitate an insurer - Act 342

Uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage requirements; proof of financial responsibility; umbrella and excess liability policies [Sec. 1463, 2303, 2478e, 2962t-2963r, 2964c, 2965c, 2966v, 3147, 3148-3172k, 3197, 9326 (6)-(8), 9426 (2)] [2962t, 2963r, 3147, 3172k, 9326 (6), 9426 (2) — partial veto; 3172 — vetoed] - Act 28

Viatical settlement law revisions and term changed to ``life settlement" - Act 344

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, 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, motor vehicle insurance, and appointment of a special deputy commissioner to rehabilitate an insurer - Act 342

Administrative contracts for MA: certain program revenues appropriated; provision re enrollment fees for BadgerCare Plus childless adults [Sec. 356, 358, 1301] - Act 28

AIDS/HIV drug assistance and insurance premium subsidy programs: funding revisions; pilot program made permanent [Sec. 327, 327d, 1360-1363, 9122 (5v), 9422 (13v)] - Act 28

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required; definitions and minimum coverage provisions [Sec. 3138i, 3197r, w, 9326 (8L)] - Act 28

BadgerCare Plus Basic Plan established; Benchmark Plan revisions; LAB audit and reports to JCF required; sunset provision - Act 219

BadgerCare Plus Benchmark Plan and HIRSP eligibility [Sec. 1358, 2434] - Act 28

BadgerCare Plus Benchmark Plan: new category of eligibility created [Sec. 1337n] - Act 28

BadgerCare Plus: technical changes; certain annual DHS report eliminated [Sec. 872k-877, 1297-1299, 1328-1333, 1335- 1337, 1338-1353, 1354, 1356, 9422 (1)] - Act 28

Behavior analyst licensure and regulations created, DRL duties; insurance required to cover behavior analyst services for autism treatment under set conditions; emergency rules provision - Act 282

Children receiving MA and who have health insurance coverage: funding re incentive payments to local child support agencies [Sec. 487p, 1268p, 1377] - Act 28

Chiropractor examinations and regulation of technicians and radiological technicians modified; provisions re fees, loan default, sexual misconduct, continuing education, and claims for waived insurance [Sec. 226, 226m, 2994eg, er, mnag, mnar, 2995ib-igm, ihm-ir, 9142 (1f), (1g), 9342 (1m), 9442 (1f), (1g)] [2994mnag, mnar, 2995iem, iom — partial veto; 2995if, inm, ip-ir — vetoed] - Act 28

Collection agency: health care billing companies exempt from definition - Act 404

Colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; conditions and OCI and DHS duties - Act 346

Contraceptives and related services: coverage by disability insurance policies required [Sec. 801t, 1463w, 2251w, 2297q, 2453tm, u, 3138g, 3198d, 9326 (9f), 9426 (3f)] - Act 28

Cooperative sickness care associations: revisions and name changed to cooperative health care associations - Act 165

Family child care provider insurance coverage: DHS study re expansion of BadgerCare Plus coverage; federal waiver provisions [Sec. 9122 (5f)] - Act 28

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 - Act 285

Group health coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and AODA: specified minimum amounts of coverage removed; referrals to nonphysicians, deductibles, out-of-pocket limit, and providing certain information to insured upon request provisions; equal coverage requirement exceptions - Act 218

Health care providers and insurers required to disclose to consumer upon request information re median billed charge for certain health services, specified charge information for the most frequent presenting conditions, and public information regarding quality of health care services; DHS duties and hospital and forfeiture provisions - Act 146

Health insurance for involuntarily terminated employees: ARRA benefits - Act 11

Health insurance reform re independent review, preexisting condition exclusions, modifications at renewal, uniform application, and dependent coverage [Sec. 801r, t, 1463w, 2252, 2297q, 2453tm, u, 3136, 3137, 3138, 3173f-3196, 3197p, 3198b, c, 9126 (1), 9326 (3)-(4), 9426 (3u), (4u)] - Act 28

Hearing aids or cochlear implants for children under 18: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; exceptions specified - Act 14

HIRSP eligibility: denied coverage by private insurer criteria revised - Act 84

Insurance coverage of services provided by licensed mental health professionals: laws modified; provisions re grievance resolution, patient rights, and treatment records [Sec. 1424g, 1427r, 1431d, 1443f-k, 2995p, 3137r, 3197r-t, 9326 (9q), (10q)] [2995p — vetoed] - Act 28

Insurance law revisions including repeal of Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, 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, motor vehicle insurance, and appointment of a special deputy commissioner to rehabilitate an insurer - Act 342

Joint local governmental self-insured health insurance plan: county housing authority may participate - Act 369

MA services by managed care organizations; DHS reports re quality of care for MA recipients and reducing MA program costs [Sec. 1301c, 1313h, p, 1315n, 9122 (10q), 9322 (3f), 9422 (14g)] [vetoed] - AB-75

MA spending plan re MA and SeniorCare programs: DHS to submit plan re efficiencies and reductions [Sec. 9122 (11q)] [vetoed] - AB-75

Medical care and health insurance premiums paid by certain employees: scheduled phase-in of income tax deduction delayed [Sec. 1543f-hs] - Act 28

Podiatrists: civil liability immunity for providing aid at certain athletic events, privileged communication with patients, certify to DOT that applicant is fit to teach driving, may diagnose illness or injury for DVA purposes, may submit statement for specialized hunting permit, added to list of enumerated providers of sickness care, insurers to give equal weight to certifications of disability by, added to list of free choice providers for persons eligible for MA; Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board renamed Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board [vetoed] - AB-273

Podiatrists: civil liability immunity for providing aid at certain athletic events, privileged communication with patients, certify to DOT that applicant is fit to teach driving, may diagnose illness or injury for DVA purposes, may submit statement for specialized hunting permit, added to list of enumerated providers of sickness care, insurers to give equal weight to certifications of disability by, added to list of free choice providers for persons eligible for MA; Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board renamed Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board - Act 113

Podiatry services for childless adults enrolled in BadgerCare Plus: DHS required to cover [Sec. 1353n] [vetoed] - AB-75

Prescription drug assistance for the elderly: changes re program payment rate and DHS report on pharmacy compliance and participation in MA [Sec. 1364, 1366, 1367] - Act 28

Relief block grant program eliminated to reflect implementation of BadgerCare Plus Childless Adults demonstration project [for section numbers, see entry under ``Public assistance"] - Act 28

Veteran assistance program: exempting cash value of life insurance when determining assets; limit set - Act 37

Viatical settlement law revisions and term changed to ``life settlement" - Act 344

Behavior analyst licensure and regulations created, DRL duties; insurance required to cover behavior analyst services for autism treatment under set conditions; emergency rules provision - Act 282