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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR:	Picraux		DATE TYPED:	01/23/02		HB	202
SHORT TITLE:		Small Employer Health Insurance Plans				SB
					ANALYST:		Wilson

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained

Estimated Additional Impact

Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY02

FY03

FY02

FY03

NFI

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC files

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

HB 202 allows two or more small employers to combine together in order to purchase health care insurance for their employees and dependents pursuant to the Health Care Purchasing Act.

Significant Issues

HB 202 will assist small employers to purchase better and more affordable health insurance for their employees. A larger group can generally get better rates with less underwriting.

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