State Assembly Approves Hayashi Legislation To Protect Consumers From Insurance Policy-Rescission

The California State Assembly has approved legislation by Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) that would prevent health plans and insurers from canceling a health insurance policy 18 months after the policy was issued. Assembly Bill 108 (Hayashi) passed on a 48-28 vote. “I applaud the Assembly for passing this very important consumer protection, which ensures consumers don’t have their health insurance taken away when they need it most,” said Hayashi.

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Filed under: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance on May 18th, 2009