Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; require certain health insurers providing a network plan to approve credentialing applications within a certain time frame

Summary

The bill requires every health insurer offering a network plan to use a uniform credentialing application and to approve complete applications within 45 days of receipt. The Department of Insurance and the Department of Community Health must create the standardized form and issue rules by Jan. 1, 2027, with insurers required to use it by July 1, 2027. The measure aims to speed provider onboarding and reduce surprise medical bills.

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