Relates to requiring health insurers to offer coverage of health care provided by out-of-network providers
This bill requires health insurers to offer out-of-network coverage as an optional add-on to policies and provide at least one standard plan that includes this coverage. It directly affects health insurers and their policyholders by expanding access to care from doctors or facilities outside an insurer's approved network. Key provisions mandate that insurers make these options available both inside and outside the state's health insurance marketplace. The law applies to all new health insurance policies issued after its effective date, ensuring coverage choices for consumers seeking out-of-network care.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
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