Directs the department of health to make additional payments for inpatient services provided to recipients of medical assistance by certain public hospitals.
Provides that the public service commission shall commence a rulemaking proceeding to set minimum requirements regarding the rights of customers with life-saving equipment that electric corporations shall adhere to at times preceding and for the duration of an electric service disruption; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Establishes a COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program; implements a program of rental and utility payment assistance to eligible households; defines terms.
Relates to regulations governing the sale and distribution of medical marihuana; permits registered organizations to contract with other entities to provide facilities, equipment and services; repeals provisions relating to pricing.
Removes citizenship as a qualification for holding public office in this state.
Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants to not-for-profit organizations and elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools to be used to help pay for the costs of conducting local blood drives.
Authorizes pharmacists and certified nurse practitioners to provide hepatitis A and hepatitis B immunizations.
Relates to temporarily exempting covered entities under the federal 340B program and comprehensive HIV special needs plans.
Permits any uninsured individual to receive free coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing; such information shall be afforded confidentiality protection.
Relates to the designation of an independent consumer assistance program to assist consumers with the filing of complaints and appeals, track problems, educate consumers, assist uninsured, insured, or underinsured consumers in accessing appropriate health care services, assist with enrollment and provide other health insurance assistance.
