RICHMOND – The Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits (Advisory Commission) will meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 15 in House Room D of the General Assembly Building.

The Advisory Commission, currently chaired by Delegate R. Lee Ware, Jr., includes six members of the General Assembly and 10 members appointed by the Governor. The Commissioner of Health and the Commissioner of Insurance serve as ex-officio members.

The Advisory Commission will vote on proposals that would require coverage for human papillomavirus vaccinations and prosthetic devices and components.

Changes in required health insurance benefits proposed during the General Assembly session are regularly referred to the Advisory Commission that reviews the proposals, conducts hearings, and makes recommendations on those coverage issues before it.

The Bureau of Insurance and other designated state agencies provide staff assistance to the Advisory Commission.

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NOTE: The SCC's Commissioner of Insurance serves on this commission as a non-voting member and the Bureau of Insurance provides staff support per § 2.2-2503. F of the Code of Virginia.