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Senate Finance previews insurance bills; members flag Blue Cross board and association plan risks
Summary
Committee members previewed separate insurance items pulled from a combined package (H585), raising concerns about politically appointed seats on the Blue Cross board, the financial risks of association health plans and pending litigation, and a coding change for physical therapy reimbursement.
Senate Finance members on April 1 said they will separate and take testimony on three insurance bills rolled into H585 and flagged a set of policy and consumer‑protection issues the committee wants explored.
A committee member said Planned Parenthood had emailed concerns about politically appointed seats on the Blue Cross and Blue Shield board, and members agreed to invite the nonprofit and Blue Cross…
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