RICHMOND — The Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health
Insurance Benefits (Advisory Commission) will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday,
November 29 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.