2024 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S2613: Prohibits a health insurer from denying a claim for any medical bill based on sole reasoning that the bill may arise from a motor vehicle accident or other third-party claim and prohibits a medical provider from refusing to submit medical for same reason.

Legislative Summary

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE -- PROMPT PROCESSING OF INSURANCE CLAIMS - Prohibits a health insurer from denying a claim for any medical bill based on sole reasoning that the bill may arise from a motor vehicle accident or other third-party claim and prohibits a medical provider from refusing to submit medical for same reason.

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Bill History

3/1/2024
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Senate
3/29/2024
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2024)
Senate
4/4/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/1/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Health and Human Services(Senate)
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/1/2024154.4 KB