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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 05-1142

NOTICES

HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT COUNCIL

Mandated Benefits

[35 Pa.B. 3367]

   Section 9 of the act of July 17, 2003 (P. L. 31, No. 14) (Act 14) requires that the Health Care Cost Containment Council (Council) review proposed mandated health ben-efits on request of the executive and legislative branches of government. The Council has been requested by Representative Nicholas A. Micozzie, Chairperson of the House Insurance Committee, to review House Bill 350, Printer's Number 371 (Grucela). House Bill 350 would require health insurance policies to provide coverage for hearing aids sold in accordance with section 403 of the Hearing Aid Sales Registration Law (35 P. S. § 6700-403).

   Initial notification of request for information and documentation was published at 35 Pa.B. 1727 (March 12, 2005), with documentation due to the Council by May 12, 2005.

   Following is a list of the documentation received. This information is available for public review and comment at the Council offices during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., until July 11, 2005. Additional comments on this information must be received by that time. Council offices are located at 225 Market Street, Suite 400, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Send comments to Flossie Wolf at the previous address.

Submissions for House Bill 350

1.  Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania

   *  Statement addressing section 9 requirements and opposing House Bill 350.

   *  Attachments addressing health insurance coverage, health insurance mandates and factors driving the rising cost of healthcare.

2.  Highmark

   *  Statement addressing section 9 requirements and opposing House Bill 350.

   *  Attachments addressing hearing aid coverage, health insurance and health insurance mandates.

3.  The Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania

   *  Statement addressing section 9 requirements and opposing House Bill 350.

   *  Attachments addressing the factors driving the rising cost of healthcare.

4.  Managed Care Association of Pennsylvania

   *  Statement addressing concerns regarding mandated benefits and information on factors driving the rising costs of healthcare premiums.

5.  Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology

   *  Letter addressing section 9 requirements and indicating support of mandated health benefits for hearing aids.

6.  Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry

   *  Letter and comments in opposition to House Bill 350.

7.  Pennsylvania Self Help for Hard of Hearing People

   *  Letter and comments in support of House Bill 350.

MARC P. VOLAVKA,   
Executive Director

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1142. Filed for public inspection June 10, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]


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