Florida S1558 clarifies admissible evidence in personal injury or wrongful death actions, specifying amounts for Medicare, Medicaid, and other health.

Florida S1558 amends the admissibility of evidence in personal injury or wrongful death actions, clarifying the types of evidence that can be used to prove or rebut damages. The bill specifies that evidence of the amount a health care coverage would pay for medical treatment or services is admissible, including for Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care coverages. It also allows for evidence of reasonable future amounts to be billed for medically necessary treatment or services. The bill does not impose a duty on any party to offer specific evidence or seek a reduction in billed charges.

Florida S1558 clarifies admissible evidence in personal injury or wrongful death actions, specifying amounts for Medicare, Medicaid, and other health.

Florida S1558 amends the admissibility of evidence in personal injury or wrongful death actions, clarifying the types of evidence that can be used to prove or rebut damages. The bill specifies that evidence of the amount a health care coverage would pay for medical treatment or services is admissible, including for Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care coverages. It also allows for evidence of reasonable future amounts to be billed for medically necessary treatment or services. The bill does not impose a duty on any party to offer specific evidence or seek a reduction in billed charges.