Insurance Department Fines Chesterfield HMO $100,000 For Violating Prompt Pay Law
The State Insurance Department has levied its biggest fine ever – more than $100,000 – against an HMO based in Chesterfield. Insurance Director Scott Lakin says Mercy Health Plan violated the state’s prompt pay law by failing to acknowledge receipt...Lawmakers Wrestle with HMO Changes
A proposal to end the need for Missourians to change doctors whenever they change HMOs is under debate in the state Senate. The Senate’s only doctor says cancer patients, pregnant women — and anybody else — should be able to keep their doctor even if...HMO’s Ordered To Stop Dragging Their Feet
Health Maintenance Organizations are being ordered by the Legislature to stop delaying payment of consumers’ bills. A prompt pay bill has been sent to Governor Holden for his signature – a bill requiring payment of claims to start within fifteen days after...Women’s health care focus of bill
Legislation forcing insurance companies to loosen restrictions on common women’s medical care has been filed in both the House and Senate. Representative Joan Barry of St. Louis sponsors the bill that mandates direct access to an OB/GYN. The bill also mandates...FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices - Missourinet
Efforts are underway to shorten the wait times at privately-run license offices in Missouri, which contract with the...
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-department-of-revenue-working-to-shorten-lines-at-license-offices/
Missouri PSC argues optional Time-Of-Use rate plan saves money
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-psc-argues-optional-time-of-use-rate-plan-saves-money/
Drought conditions have worsened over the last week, with the percentage of the state that is Abnormally Dry increasing from 72% to 78% and the percentage in Extreme Drought moving from 5% to almost 9%. Avoid activities that could spark a fire based on local conditions.
