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Collection of cost sharing.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

IN HB 1279 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Session ended
Started in
House
Sponsors
Latest action
Jan 28

Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Jan 28

  2. Committee (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

What it does

Provides that an insurer: (1) must pay a health care provider the full amount due for health care services under the health care provider's agreement with the insurer, including any cost sharing; (2) has the sole responsibility for collecting cost sharing from a covered individual; and (3) upon request of the covered individual, must collect cost sharing throughout the policy year in increments defined by the insurer. Prohibits an insurer from taking certain actions regarding the collection of cost sharing. Requires each insurer to certify to the insurance commissioner, before December 31 of each year, that the insurer has fully and completely complied with the requirements during the previous calendar year.

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