Emergency Room Services and Post-Acute Care - Coverage and Facility Studies

Summary

The bill stops insurers, health plans and HMOs from refusing coverage for emergency department services, even when the provider has no contract with the carrier, and bars prior‑authorization requirements for true emergencies. It also requires carriers to submit quarterly reports on emergency‑related claims, grievances and adverse decisions, and directs state health agencies to study hospital and post‑acute bed capacity and transition options. The goal is to improve access to emergency care and inform future policy on acute‑to‑post‑acute care flow.

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