Infertility Amendment Withdrawn in Committee
An amendment to Pennsylvania’s insurance law that would have required Pennsylvania health insurance policies to provide coverage for the treatment of infertility was withdrawn during the House Insurance Committee this morning.
What does that mean?
Not sure. That’s why I’m meeting with Representative Josh Shapiro, the author of the amendment Thursday morning. It could have been pulled back to be rewritten, revised, a number of things. I’m hoping to have some good information (and perhaps an interview?) to share later this week. Stay tuned…
Thursday UPDATE: The legislative session is canceled today. I’ll be meeting with Representative Shapiro when he’s back in town next week.
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6 opinions for Infertility Amendment Withdrawn in Committee
Angelique
Feb 12, 2008 at 6:25 pm
You are like a one-woman lobbying firm! :)
Gabrielle
Feb 12, 2008 at 6:36 pm
:) Just tell me if I get too nerdy. I love this stuff, but I know its an absolute snooze fest for others.
You’ll tell me if I venture into nerd-dom, right?
Angelique
Feb 12, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Well, I would, but I’m a nerd, too… so perhaps we need a third opinion!
Melis
Feb 13, 2008 at 9:49 am
Keep me posted on your meeting Gab. =) Is this guy cute and single??? LOL
Lucy
Feb 18, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Gabrielle - thanks for posting this - I’m interested in any updates/information that you get on this! Thanks.
Gabrielle
Feb 18, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Melis, I happen to think he’s handsome (as far as legislators go). Not sure about the single; I’ll keep my eyes open on Thursday….
Lucy, no problem. The latest is that the amendment was withdrawn before it went for a vote in committee. I’m guessing because someone in the committee asked for more info. Hopefully I’ll have more to report Thursday evening. I checked out your blog. Wishing you the best of luck!
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