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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | November 21, 2013 10:14 AM |
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| From: | Representative Robert F. Matzie |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Co-sponsorship of Legislation: Consumer Advocate for Health |
| In the near future I will be introducing legislation to create the Office of Consumer Advocate for Health Insurance. The Consumer Advocate for Health Insurance will represent the interests of consumers before the Insurance Department (department). The Advocate’s duties will include: (1) representing the interests of consumers before the department, and any court or agency; (2) determining whether or not to participate in or initiate any proceedings; and (3) bringing any action before a court or agency in the name of the Consumer Advocate for Health Insurance; and (4) issuing a written statement clearly stating the specific interest of consumers to be protected. The Consumer Advocate will be appointed by the Attorney General; his/her term will be for six years; and no individual may serve for more than two terms. The salary for this position will be set by the Executive Board. The Advocate will be housed in the office of the Attorney General. With the implementation of the Federal Affordable Care Act, the timing for implementation of this important bill could not be more critical to small business and individuals. |
Introduced as HB1908