Video & Transcript Research : 'dual coverage'
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TX
Bills:
HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Jan 21st, 2026
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Keywords:
parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- To the point, not only are premiums going up, but coverage is getting worse.
- To the point, not only are premiums going up, but coverage is getting worse.
- To the point, not only are premiums going up, but coverage is getting worse.
- To the point, not only are premiums going up, but coverage is getting worse.
- <00:48:45.280>
We coverage for our employees. We coverage for our employees.
Keywords:
state grants, grant oversight, grants management, executive agencies, Minnesota Department of Administration, commissioner of administration, fraud prevention, waste prevention, grant monitoring, financial reconciliation, grant compliance, state government, public funds, grant recipients, competitive grants, grant administration, administrative oversight, monitoring visits, grant policy, legislative leave
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- It is not a dual credit class versus a general education class or a dual credit class versus a career
- with us to make sure that that dual with us to make sure that that dual credit<00:57:15.359>
- So taking a dual I mean it's huge.
- our data team um is working on a dual our data team um is working on a dual credit<01:01:32.880>
- <01:03:24.880>
That's offer as much dual credit. That's offer as much dual credit.
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:00:00
Approval of Minutes: 0:01:45
Federal Education Updates 0:02:12
Dual Credit Updates: 0:43:38
Kentucky State University's Doctoral Program Request: 01:27:08
Postsecondary Accreditation: 1:49:05
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations: 2:14:48
Adjournment 2:16:31, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the previous meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from Austin Reid of the National Conference of State Legislatures on education-related provisions in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). Reid said the law is projected to increase the federal deficit over 10 years, with major savings coming from Medicaid, student loan changes, and SNAP. He focused on how those changes could affect schools, including possible effects on free and reduced-price meal certification, state funding formulas that use SNAP as a proxy for low-income status, and Medicaid-funded school services for students with disabilities.
Reid also outlined the new federal scholarship tax credit, which gives a dollar-for-dollar credit for donations to qualifying scholarship-granting organizations. He said families up to 300% of area median income may benefit, the program begins in 2027, and states must opt in and designate eligible organizations. He noted unresolved questions about whether states can add their own criteria and said Treasury regulations will be important. He also described the expansion of 529 plans to cover more K-12 and postsecondary expenses.
On higher education, Reid explained a new workforce Pell grant option for short-term programs, with states and governors playing a role in determining eligible programs. He said the programs must meet placement, completion, and earnings measures and that implementation is expected to be tight before the July 1, 2026 effective date. He also reviewed student loan changes, including lower institutional loan limits, prorated borrowing for part-time enrollment, new caps on graduate and Parent PLUS loans, and a new earnings-based accountability standard that could make some programs ineligible for student loans if graduates earn too little. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 18th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- system less efficient and prevent further improvements. delays for families trying to access health coverage
- of 34 major area hospitals' emergency rooms in Central Texas, only 18 had bollards, 9 had partial coverage
- The bill includes anti-gag clause protections for health coverages that normally are not subject to state
- This is particularly upsetting when a patient has prescription benefit coverage, and it's only due to
- How many doctors have dual licenses?
Keywords:
immunization, written informed consent, civil liability, health care provider, vaccine compensation, administrative penalty, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, pharmacy benefit manager, PBM, gag clause, prescription drug pricing, out-of-pocket cost, cash price, pharmacist, pharmacy, prescription drug benefit
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There are anticipated to be coverage There are anticipated to be coverage losses<00:13:17.200>
- So for the individuals coverage sources.
- <00:15:47.120>
sources transition to other coverage sources transition to other coverage sources- Um but I don't coverage through Menure.
- adults who are receiving funded coverage adults who are receiving funded coverage uh<01:21:47.520
Keywords:
Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MNsure, MinnesotaCare, disability determination, expedited eligibility, state medical review team, compassionate allowance, rare disease, home and community-based services, long-term care, managed care, county-based purchasing, eligibility redetermination, periodic data matching, death master file, Social Security Administration, program integrity, income eligibility, asset test
Summary:
The House Health Finance and Policy Committee met on March 4, 2026, approved the minutes from its February 25 and March 2 meetings, and then heard a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislatures on Medicaid eligibility changes in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1/OB3). The presentation focused on provisions affecting Medicaid expansion adults ages 19 to 64, including new work and community engagement requirements, changes to retroactive eligibility, quarterly death master file checks, address verification requirements, six-month redeterminations for expansion enrollees, and new limits on some lawful permanent residents and other immigrant groups. Castanza also discussed state implementation issues, including the need for new data-sharing systems, system modernization, outreach, and options for helping people transition to other coverage if they lose eligibility.
She said the work and community engagement rules take effect January 1, 2027, with states given flexibility on look-back periods, consecutive versus nonconsecutive months, and optional hardship exemptions, and noted that CMS guidance is not expected until June 2026. She also described federal support for implementation, including $200 million in grants and a 90% federal match for eligibility system work, while warning that the fast timeline could lead to coverage losses, churn, and challenges for special populations such as caregivers, people with behavioral health conditions, incarcerated individuals, and rural residents. She further explained that an erroneous payment provision could expose states to federal recoupment later if eligibility errors increase.
During member questions, Representative Beerman asked about the overall size of the Medicaid cuts and the cumulative national impact; Castanza said estimates vary by state and cited KFF analysis suggesting states could lose 4% to 19% of federal Medicaid revenue, with a newer RAND analysis recently released. Beerman also asked about the history and effectiveness of state work requirements, but that discussion was not completed in the excerpt. Representative Elkins noted the presentation was not initially posted on the committee website, and the chair said it had since been posted.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Apr 2nd, 2026
Transportation and Energy
Bills:
HB542
Keywords:
HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Commerce and Small Business
Bills:
HB230
Keywords:
real estate, brokerage, broker, salesperson, licensee, consumer disclosure, agency disclosure, RECAD, Real Estate Consumers Agency and Disclosure Act, Alabama Real Estate Commission, buyer agreement, listing agreement, transaction broker, single agent, dual agency, compensation disclosure, commission, referral agreement, referral fee, written agreement
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Lottery Trust Fund Task Force (11-2-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbFDTJm55N0, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start – 00:00
Attendance Roll Call – 00:24
10-19-23 Minutes Approval – 00:51
KYSTATS Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship Presentation – 00:01:40
Approval of the Task Force Recommendations – 34:51, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 3rd, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I am deeply committed to supporting high-quality dual-language programs in Texas.
- and currently as an elementary dual-language coordinator.
- Additionally, I am a parent of a second grader in one of our dual-language public schools.
- In most cases, that language is Spanish, but we also have Mandarin dual language programs.
- We also have Vietnamese dual language programs. So that's what a bilingual program is.
Keywords:
bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma
AL
Keywords:
business regulation, nonprofit entities, electronic filing, merger agreements, limited liability companies, partnerships, property transfer, termination fees, SB84, agricultural nonprofit, farm bureau, nonprofit agricultural organization, health benefits, member benefits, family coverage, health insurance exemption, insurance regulation, Title 27, Alabama insurance code, risk transfer
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 30th, 2026 at 03:13 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It used to be Plan F that gave you international coverage. Most everyone is on Plan G.
- add to that, it is factored into your premium, but it also could be a reason that you're denied coverage
- Could be a reason that you're denied coverage.
- So people can be denied coverage if they have a pre-existing condition.
- So, Madam Chair and Senator, there are circumstances where coverage is absolutely not available to seniors
Keywords:
SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation, senior health coverage, elderly, retiree, Medicare beneficiaries, preexisting conditions, underwriting restrictions, premium discrimination, New Mexico insurance law, superintendent of insurance, health care coverage, policy portability, healthcare
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (9-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- certain coverages to health insurance. certain coverages to health insurance.
- So available uh regarding the coverage.
- The unique to this specific coverage.
- <00:52:05.440>
for Um the fourth was coverage for Um the fourth was coverage for infertility - hearing to maintain adequate coverage hearing to maintain adequate coverage for<01:31:46.800>
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:23
Kentucky Bankers Association 00:02:32
How to Read and Understand KRS 6.948 Health Mandate and Federal Cost Defrayal Impact Statements 00:25:40
Proposed Amendments to Kentucky's Essential Health Benefit-Benchmark Plan 00:50:18
Proposed Health Insurance Legislation for the 2026 Session 01:04:22
Reimbursement for Covered Benefits Delivered Through the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model 01:01:46
Coverage of Eating or Feeding Disorders 01:18:47
Coverage of Hearing Loss 01:25:31, 958, all
Summary:
The Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance met for its first interim meeting, established a quorum, approved routine opening items, and welcomed a new committee assistant and a legislative intern. The committee first heard a Kentucky Bankers Association presentation from Tim Shank and John Cooper focused on the state’s housing shortage, which they described as affecting all 120 counties and especially low- and moderate-income and workforce housing. They urged support for a proposed $20 million banker-backed revolving fund, paired with tax credits, to finance new housing construction; they said the program would be flexible, could support alternatives such as manufactured housing, and would use below-market loans with tax credits vesting over five years only after units are completed. They also asked for extension of the historical tax credit carryforward from five to seven years and for continued support of new market tax credits, arguing that supply-chain delays make the longer period necessary for historic rehabilitation projects.
The bankers also raised concerns about credit unions, arguing that because credit unions do not pay the same taxes as banks, they should not be allowed to acquire healthy state-chartered banks or hold state and local deposits. They cited the recent purchase of First State Bank of Middlesborough as an example, saying the transaction would reduce state, county, and city tax revenue and weaken local tax bases. In response to committee questions, the presenters said local regulations, zoning, parking, sidewalk, and utility easement issues can significantly delay housing projects, and they emphasized that state policy and infrastructure support are needed to help address affordability and development barriers.
The committee then shifted to a Department of Insurance presentation by Commissioner Sharon Clark on how to read KRS 6.948 health mandate and federal cost defrayal impact statements. Clark explained that the mandate statements were created in 1998 so legislators would have actuarial estimates of how proposed health insurance mandates would affect administrative costs, premiums, and total costs, and she noted that later legislation added federal cost-defrayal analysis. She also reviewed the background of the Affordable Care Act’s essential health benefits framework and said the department’s statements are intended to help lawmakers make informed decisions on proposed health coverage mandates. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part II) May 7th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Coordinating benefits is necessary for dual plans that provide health care coverage for patients and
- House Bill 388 would require TDI to create a new document coordinating benefits under dual plans.
- offer a straightforward solution to what has unfortunately proven to be a barrier to health care coverage
- A uniform coordination of benefits is needed so that when dual plans are involved, the patient can be
- is that the patient receives a surprise bill, or in the worst-case scenario, they get a denial of coverage
Bills:
HB18, HB37, HB116, HB18, HB37, HB116, HB388, HB879, HB913, HB1151, HB2216, HB2358, HB2809, SB577, SB1590, SB1782, SB1887, SB2744
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part I) May 7th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- 2744 brings the 2009 Texas Heart Attack Prevention Act into 2025 by updating insurance screening coverage
- So, I only bring that up to say, you know, we do have insurance coverage for screening for heart disease
- The other piece of this bill that we are concerned about is that it mandates coverage at $2,000 for a
- enough for it to be a mandated benefit and not just something an employer chooses to add to that coverage
- There is drug coverage, mental health coverage, and substance abuse coverage.
Bills:
HB18, HB37, HB116, HB388, HB879, HB913, HB1151, HB2216, HB2358, HB2809, SB577, SB1590, SB1782, SB1887, SB2744, HB18, HB37, HB116
Keywords:
rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability, perinatal bereavement, healthcare, hospital training, bereavement support, maternal care, fetal demise, stillbirth, neonatal death, parent-child relationship, involuntary termination, family law, child welfare, child protection, HB 388, HB388
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- a disability, but there's a large group of people who are on Medicaid but do not have any dental coverage
Keywords:
survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, firefighters, medical expenses, dental expenses, disability benefits, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, health insurance, provider agreements, contracting actions, participating facilities, network status, survivors benefits
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 12th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I would encourage the drafters to expand the bill's coverage. often of the greatest value.
- information. information to members who may not qualify for Medicaid, but may be eligible for other coverage
- So we identified a number of solutions, whether it was in Medicaid, private market coverage, or Medicare
- this is one of the, they're all very common sense solutions of us trying to help people know about coverage
- still cover a large number of people but the I think that the point of this was is there are other coverages
Bills:
SB 53, SB53, SB125, SB315, SB379, SB457, SB541, SB599, SB896, SB921, SB963, SB1038, SB1084, SB1330, SB1461
Keywords:
voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, autologous blood donation, direct blood donation, blood bank, hospital, Health and Safety Code, physician order, preoperative blood donation, patient blood reserve, transfusion, surgery
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee May 1st, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
state employees, meal allowance, per diem, travel expenses, Alabama law, HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan
TX
Bills:
HB 35, HB 138, HB 754, HB 1314, HB 1612, HB 2254, HB 2510, HB 2789, HB 3560, HB 3597, HB 4224, HB 4273, HB 4643, HB 4783
Keywords:
peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, healthcare, price estimates, billing requirements, consumer protection, nonemergency services, assisted living, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 21st, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- for persons who owe reinstatement fees imposed pursuant to 32:863 for having lapse of insurance coverage
- owe reinstatement fees imposed pursuant to Revised Statute 32:863 for having lapse of insurance coverage
Keywords:
Saint Claude Avenue Bridge, Port of New Orleans, backup motors, infrastructure, traffic management, oversized vehicles, permitting, economic impact, transportation, local regulations, Louisiana economy, Interstate 12, I-12, Interstate 55, I-55 interchange, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, D.R.I.V.E. Initiative, highway infrastructure, transportation planning