Bill No.: SF0113 Drafter: JWL
LSO No.: 09LSO-0561 Effective Date: 7/1/2009
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0005
Chapter No.: 15
Prime Sponsor: Senator Meier
Catch Title: Wyoming health insurance pool.
Subject: Wyoming Health Insurance Pool eligibility.
Summary/Major Elements:
· The Wyoming Health Insurance Pool ("WHIP") provides health insurance to Wyoming residents who are denied adequate affordable health insurance. The insurance is paid through premiums and assessments on health insurance providers.
· This act directs the insurance commissioner to offer a new WHIP catastrophic health plan, with a $25,000 deductible level, for individuals who have been denied health insurance and whose household income is less than 400% of the federal poverty level.
Comments:
· Amends the Wyoming Health Insurance Pool