Public Laws

Chapter 199

H.P. 1053 - L.D. 1503

An Act To Clarify and Update the Laws Related to Health Insurance

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  this legislation extends the provision permitting health insurance carriers to offer financial incentives to enrollees to use designated health care providers under a health plan; and

Whereas,  if this Legislature does not act that provision will be repealed July 1, 2007; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.