Bill
Number: S.B. 1021
Ugenti-Rita
Floor Amendment
Reference
to: printed bill
Amendment
drafted by: Leg Council
FLOOR
AMENDMENT EXPLANATION
1. Specifies that the lien
amount exemption and health care provider contract provision requirement do not
apply if the health care services provided to an injured person are not covered
by the person's health insurance or if the injured person is not covered by
health insurance.
2. Removes the requirement
for a lien for a claimed amount due that is $20,000 or less to be promptly
released on written request.
3. Adds additional factors
to be considered when determining the extent of a compromise on a valid health
care lien or assignment.
4. Makes conforming
changes.
Fifty-fifth Legislature Ugenti-Rita
Second
Regular Session S.B. 1021
UGENTI-RITA FLOOR AMENDMENT
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B. 1021
(Reference to printed bill)
Page
2, strike lines 3 through 5
Strike line
13, insert:
"3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection do not apply if
the"
Line
17, strike ", a claimant is" insert a period
Strike
lines 18 and 19
Between
lines 41 and 42, insert:
"3. The nature and complexity of the services rendered by
the health care provider to the patient.
4. The amount the health care provider
customarily accepts from other payors, including health insurance, in full
satisfaction of the billed charges.
5. The total amount of the third-party
judgment, settlement or award.
6. Other valid liens made pursuant to
section 33-931 that are attached to any third-party judgment, settlement or award.
7. The patient's attorney fees and costs.
8. Any reductions agreed to by any other
claimants to the total amount of the third-party judgment, settlement or award.
9. Other valid claims against the
third-party judgment, settlement or award, including health insurance
reimbursement and subrogation claims."
Renumber
to conform
Amend
title to conform