HB 1867 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for payment choice; and imposing penalties.

This bill requires health insurance companies in Pennsylvania to allow participating healthcare providers to choose how they receive payments, rather than forcing them to accept only credit card transactions. Insurers must inform providers about all available payment options, disclose any associated fees, and provide clear instructions on how to select a method. The law also prohibits charging fees for transmitting payments unless the provider agrees to them, while allowing billing agents to charge for specific management services. These rules apply to licensed hospitals, doctors, and other regulated medical professionals who have contracts with health insurers.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 30, 2023 Last action Jun 7, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 4, 2024

How they voted

159–20
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Jun 4, 2024
D Democratic89
89 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican91
70 Yea 20 Nay 1
76% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to Banking & Insurance
upper
Jun 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 3, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
May 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Nov 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to Insurance
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

Sponsors