LEG REG REVIEW 2015, 34th Issue – November 23, 2015

LEG REG REVIEW is a periodic newsletter produced by PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES, a professional lobbying and consultant firm located near the State Capitol.  It contains news on the legislative and regulatory scene in Pennsylvania that may be of interest to the Insurance and Business Communities.  It is a free member benefit for those who are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU).  Subscription information may be obtained by contacting PHILLIPS ASSOCIATES at 717/728-1217 FAX 717/232-7005 or e-mail to xenobun@aol.com.  Please email jtrout2792@aol.com supplying both your name and e-mail address if you wish to be removed from or added to this list.   Dear Leg-Reg Review Reader: Despite the three larger issues that dominate the media — State Budget, pension reform, privatization of the liquor stores– there are a good number of pieces of insurance legislation which have been introduced or are seeing legislative activity.  Some examples: Auto Damage Photo Appraisal Auto Insurance requirements doubled Breast density screening mandated benefit CHIP reauthorization and transferring CHIP from the Insurance Department to the Dept. of Human Services, formerly known as DPW Flood Insurance reporting requirement Long-Term Care Council which includes an insurance producer in its makeup Property Tax Elimination Reauthorization of PHC4 … Read More