got this email from sen bill nelson's office



Thank you for contacting me regarding insurance coverage for users of recreational vehicles. As former Insurance Commissioner for the State of Florida I understand the frustration that many Floridians feel when they are unable to obtain adequate and/or affordable insurance for their families.

On March 9, 2005, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act was introduced in the Senate (S. 577). This legislation would prohibit a group health plan or health insurance issuer from denying benefits or coverage otherwise covered under the plan solely because it resulted from participation in a legal mode of transportation or recreational activity. S. 577 has since been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Although I am not a member of this committee, I will continue to monitor the status of the bill. Rest assured that I will keep your views in mind should this bill come before the Senate. If you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.



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