ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 1184 on Friday, March 26, 2010, by a vote of 108 to 55. Sponsored by Representative Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), HB 1184 allows Georgians to purchase individual health insurance plans across state lines.
“HB 1184 will help reduce the number of uninsured Georgians, as well as offer more choices and competition in the individual market,” said Representative Ramsey. “This legislation offers a free market alternative to the federal healthcare bill.”
HB 1184 authorizes insurance companies to offer individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states. Policies will be regulated by Georgia’s insurance commissioner.
“This legislation would allow Georgians to have additional options for health coverage, options that can be more tailored to the particular needs of each citizen and their family,” added Representative Ramsey.
A link to HB 1184 can be found by clicking here. The bill is now in the Senate for consideration.
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Representative Matt Ramsey represents the citizens of District 72, which includes portions of Fayette County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2006, and serves as one of Governor Perdue’s Floor Leaders. He is currently the Secretary of the Human Relations & Aging Committee. He also serves on the Defense & Veteran Affairs, Judiciary Non- Civil, and Regulated Industries Committees.