The GOP is drafting an alternative to Senator McCain's bill. This bill will not raise tobacco prices and would diminish the authority of the FDA to regulate tobacco products. The bill also encourages states to penalize teens who are caught smoking by taking away their drivers licences. The bill is expected to be introduced after the recess. This is an election year and your Congressional Representatives need to hear from you.
Patients have the right to challenge the denial of medical services by appeal.
YES Health plans are required to pay a penalty for each day they refuse to pay a claim or provide service to which patients were entitled under terms of policy. unable to determine at this time YES HMO's would have to pay for emergency care in any situation where a prudent lay person would regard as an emergency. YES HMO's would not be able to interfere with doctors' ability to tell patients about treatment option. Tightens limits on the amount of money patients can receive in medical malpractice cases. YES Patients may see an outside specialist at no cost whenever a specialist in their plan can't meet their needs. Small businesses and self-employed people could band together and buy insurance through trade associations and professional organizations.