Survey: Virginians favor stronger insurance laws to protect consumers Shawna De La Rosa | Jan 21, 2021
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House Bill 2021, which was introduced in the House on Jan. 12, would modify the act. The changes would restrict contract revisions and allow individuals and families to better predict coverage. The bill, sponsored by Del. Wendy Gooditis, would prohibit a carrier from unilaterally amending any material provision of a provider contract or adding new material provisions to the contract within 12 months of the contract’s signing or last amendment.
“These poll numbers clearly show that Virginians expect a greater degree of accountability from health insurance companies as well as more support for families and business from state regulators at the Bureau of Insurance who are charged with monitoring the conduct of insurers operating in the commonwealth,” said Sean T. Connaughton, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association president and CEO .