Senate Sponsors: MADIGAN,R. Short description: MANDATED BENEFITS REVIEW ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Mandated Benefits Review Act. Provides that when any bill or amendment proposing a mandated health benefit has been assigned to a legislative committee, the chairperson of the committee may refer the legislation to the Director of Insurance for review. Provides that the Director of Insurance shall commission an independent actuarial review of the proposal. Prohibits any vote by the committee until the review results have been reported. Provides that the review shall encompass the need for the benefit and the cost of the benefit. Requires the Director of Insurance to commission a review of all existing mandated benefits and report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2001. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status