S.2288 - Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012

A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers. as introduced.
  • Short: Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012 as introduced.

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Official Summary

4/17/2012--Introduced.Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to exclude remuneration paid for licensed independent insurance producers from administrative cost calculations for purposes of calculating the medical-loss ratio of a h

Official Summary

4/17/2012--Introduced.Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to exclude remuneration paid for licensed independent insurance producers from administrative cost calculations for purposes of calculating the medical-loss ratio of a health insurance plan. Defines "independent insurance producer" to mean an insurance agent or broker, insurance consultant, benefit specialist, limited insurance representative, and any other person required to be licensed under the laws of the particular state to sell, solicit, negotiate, service, effect, procure, renew, or bind policies of insurance coverage or offer advice, counsel, opinions, or services related to insurance.

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Organizations Supporting S.2288

  • National Association of Health Underwriters
  • Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
  • National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
  • Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers

Organizations Opposing S.2288

  • Health Care for America Now
  • Consumer Watchdog
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