Introduced
by
To remove the term "intractable pain" from the health care corporations code, to conform with the new definition proposed in Senate Bill 660.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Substitute offered
To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To eliminate references to "intractable pain” in a benefits description form which the state requires Blue Cross/Blue Shield give to health policy participants, and replace it with a description of how the covered benefits apply in the evaluation and treatment of pain.
Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
