Reimbursement for National Guard Medical Expenses
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Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0022 Drafter: IDS LSO No.: 10LSO-0216 Effective Date: 7/1/2010 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0049 Chapter No.: Prime Sponsor: Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee Catch Title: State active duty medical expense reimbursement. Subject: Medical expense reimbursement for military personnel. Summary/Major Elements: Under current law the military department does not have express authority to reimburse national guard members for uncompensated medical expenses incurred as a result of state active duty service. This legislation amends the law to provide that state active duty officers and enlisted men are entitled to receive reimbursement for "reasonable medical expenses paid by the officer or enlisted man as a direct consequence of state active duty." If a medical expense is paid by a third party (i.e. an insurance company), the expense is not eligible for reimbursement. This legislation gives the adjutant general authority to adopt regulations dictating when a medical expense is the consequence of state active duty.
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Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because it corrects contradictory language regarding third-party payments, ensuring reimbursement is limited to expenses paid directly by officers or enlisted members rather than those covered by other insurance.
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the conference committee removed redundant language regarding reimbursement 'on behalf of' an entity and clarified exclusions for third-party payments, resulting in a bill that achieves its original intent.
S26
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the report because it resolved spending disagreements by lowering the amount to $312,000 and included necessary public records provisions while removing unclear socioeconomic language.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the amendment text received was incomplete and confusing, making it unclear how to proceed with concurrence.
S26
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the bill fills a loophole by allowing reimbursement for medical expenses related to illnesses like flu or colds incurred during state call-ups, which are not covered by workers' compensation.
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Adopted 2nd reading by STUBSON
Adopted Standing Committee by VON FLATER