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Panel approves optional actuarial-review process for health legislation after questions about cost and data access
Summary
HB259 would authorize optional actuarial reviews of proposed health coverage legislation through the Legislative Finance Committee to estimate premium, utilization and fiscal impacts; business groups and insurers supported the idea while members raised concerns about appropriation size, LFC capacity and availability of claims data.
Representative Nicole Chavis introduced House Bill 259 to create an optional mechanism for legislators to request independent actuarial reviews of proposed legislation that may change health-insurance coverage or benefits. The sponsor said the tool is intended to improve transparency and decision-making by estimating impacts on premiums, utilization, consumer costs…
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