The Act adjusts the workers' compensation criteria defining risk, allowing lower rates for insurance companies with a history of fewer claims. Further, the Act allows people to retain their chosen health care professionals through their health maintenance organization when they are willing to pay higher rates. The Act also
This Act is known as the Patient Protection Act of 1996. The Act encourages physicians to advocate appropriate care for their patients. Under the Act, a managed care plan must obtain a certificate from the Commissioner of Insurance before offering coverage to State residents, and the Commissioner may terminate the
The Act requires all health insurers providing coverage in Georgia, including publicly funded health plans, to provide coverage for at least forty-eight hours of inpatient care for a mother and newborn following an uncomplicated vaginal birth and at least ninety-six hours of care following a cesarean delivery. The Act provides
The Act establishes variable risk-based capital levels for insurers and provides for the submission of reports of risk-based capital levels to the Commissioner of Insurance. The Act also authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to take actions to ensure the solvency of insurers based upon information received in the reports. The
The Act amends several sections of the Workers' Compensation Code. The Act provides for the inclusion of a formerly self-insured employer's experience in determining an experience modifier and requires the prior self-insurance fund to release data for the replacement insurer to determine the proper experience modifier. The
The Act extends the period during which certain employers' unemployment contribution rates shall be in effect under the Employment Security Law from 1996 to 2001. The Act also limits the time an employer is allowed to make voluntary contributions to the unemployment fund to 120 days. Additionally, the Act
The Act expands the scope of immunity for an employer who discloses information concerning a past or present employee's job performance, including illegal acts committed by the employee or other information concerning an employee's ability to perform the duties of his or her position. The Act
The Act adds "stroke" to the definition of injury for the purposes of workers' compensation, and allows compensation for stroke and similar medical conditions, only if medical evidence is part of the proof that the condition is work related. In the event of injury, the Act requires
The Act creates the offenses of homicide and serious injury when death or bodily harm results from a person's interference with an official traffic-control device, railroad sign or signal. The Act provides for criminal penalties for both offenses.
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The Act updates the definition of a speed detection device measuring speed or velocity based upon either radar principles or laser technology. The Act also provides for notice for the Commissioner of Public Safety of revocation or suspension of any certificate to operate speed detection devices, followed by revocation or
The Act provides that real property may be declared a nuisance when the property owner has actual knowledge that substantial drug activity is occurring on the property. The district attorney or a private citizen may file an action with the court to perpetually enjoin the nuisance.
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The Act provides for the transfer of inmates who commit aggravated assault or battery on a correctional officer while in custody to a higher security facility. It further provides procedures by which the Department of Corrections may offer assistance to victims in filing criminal or civil actions. Such assistance does
The Act requires that persons who have been convicted of certain crimes against minors or who have been convicted of sexually violent offenses register their names, addresses, and other information with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at the time such offenders are released from prison or placed on probation or
The Act requires prison superintendents to freeze the inmate account of prisoners who file lawsuits without sufficient funds to pay court fees for filing and service of the lawsuit. Subsequently, in order to pay those costs, the superintendent must forward to the court clerk future deposits made to the account.
Act Number 1005 allows a governing authority to file civil action against an inmate to seek reimbursement for the costs of medical care provided to such inmate while incarcerated if the inmate is not eligible for health insurance benefits. Act Number 951 allows an officer in charge to require an
