"Mary's Law"; requires Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide direct payments for purchases of specialized, modified motor vehicles.
Impact
The bill modifies existing laws to specify that financial aid for vehicle purchases must include direct payments to sellers and relevant modification businesses within 30 days of application approval. Additionally, the bill expands the types of services covered under the fund to better accommodate families, emphasizing transportation and modification needs for children with specific health challenges. This reform seeks to improve the accessibility of necessary transportation solutions for affected families.
Summary
Assembly Bill A2248, also known as 'Mary's Law', aims to provide enhanced financial assistance to families with children suffering from catastrophic illnesses. This bill mandates that the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) supplies direct payments for the purchase of specialized, modified motor vehicles needed for these children. The change is intended to ease the financial burden on families who currently must pay out-of-pocket first and then seek reimbursement, which can be a significant challenge for many.
Contention
While the bill has many advocates who highlight the importance of reducing financial strains on families with children facing serious health issues, there may be concerns regarding the funding mechanism. The bill increases the annual surcharge for contributing employers from $1.50 to $3 per employee, which some opposition members might argue places additional burdens on businesses. The balance between enhancing care for children and managing the impact of increased costs on employers could become a notable point of discussion in legislative reviews.
Same As
"Mary's Law"; requires Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide direct payments for purchases of specialized, modified motor vehicles.
"Breann's Law" requires health insurers, the State Health Benefits Program and NJ FamilyCare to provide "out of network" coverage for children with catastrophic illnesses.
Establishes Children's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide finance assistance to families for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance contract.
Establishes Children's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide finance assistance to families for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance contract.
Establishes Children's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide finance assistance to families for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance contract.
Minnesota State High School League required to contract for catastrophic accident insurance, catastrophic injury payments required, and subtraction from income provided.