Reply #156: Wisconsin reporter finds WI GOP health bills mirror ALEC's model legislation [View All]

http://host.madison.com/news/local/health_med_fit/vital_signs/article_30e0cb12-5719-11e0-970f-001cc4c002e0.html

The article mentions the tort reform bill, which I already posted about in reply 86 here, about ALEC congratulating Walker on the bill:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x591230#622028

And she lists several other examples, including Republican lawmakers' proposals for "a pair of bills that would allow insurance policies in Wisconsin to ingore state mandates requiring coverage for a broad variety of medical treatments and conditions, including autism, cochlear implants and mental health problems. One of these bills would allow out-of-state health insurers to offer plans in Wisconsin that do not conform to the state's mandates."

It's good to see reporters keeping track of this now, and Shawn Doherty, who wrote this story, says she'll let readers know if more of this model legislation pops up in Wisconsin.