CR 16-023

Notice of Submittal of Proposed Rule to

Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse

On February 15, 2016, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule and Notice of Hearing to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Clearinghouse pursuant to s. 227.15 (1), Wis. Stats.

Analysis

The proposed rules affect s. Ins 17.35 (4), Wis. Admin. Code, relating to deductibles and cost sharing provision limitations in medical malpractice insurance policies for the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund and affecting small business.

Statement of Scope

The scope statement for this rule, SS 028-15, was approved by the Governor on March 12, 2015, published in Register No. 711A4, on March 23, 2015, and approved by the Commissioner on April 6, 2015.

Agency Procedure for Promulgation

A public hearing is required and will be held on March 16, 2016 for the permanent rule.

Agency Organizational Unit Primarily Responsible for Promulgating Rule

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Legal Unit

Agency Contact Person

Julie E. Walsh, Senior Attorney, [phone] or [e-mail] in the OCI Legal Unit.

This Notice of Submittal to Legislative Council Staff is prepared in accordance with s. 227.15, Wis. Stats., and approved on February 15, 2016.