Proposed provision that healthcare insurer must pay claim for any indemnity provided by health benefit plan on account of hospital, nursing, medical, or surgical services.
Directly to healthcare provider that provided service for an out-of-network claim.
Healthcare insurer not include entity that provides only dental or eye, vision benefits.
Legislative History
On Jan. 29, 2025, bill introduced into House; on Mar. 6, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Mar. 6, 2025, bill introduced into Senate; on Mar. 12, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
On Mar. 12, bill returned to House; on Mar. 13, 2025, bill was delivered to governor.
On Mar. 18, 2025, bill was approved by the governor, and was assigned Act 307.
Effectiveness
Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
