The estimated surcharge must be published in the INdiana Register by January 1, 1999. The program must be publicly identified by the department by July 1 of each year. The surcharge must cover but not exceed the actuarial risk posed to the fund by the hospital. Allows the department to move to dismiss fund cases if there has been no action for two years. The limits are also raised for self-insured hospitals.
Commission retains sole authority to settle cases.
The complaint cannot identify the defendant and the court can take only certain actions on the complaint. July 1, 1999.