New York A03885 amends the financial services law to preserve health care providers' access to the independent dispute resolution process.

New York A03885 amends the financial services law to redefine "health care plan" and update criteria for determining a reasonable fee in health care disputes. The bill ensures that health care providers can continue to access the independent dispute resolution process. It modifies the definition of "health care plan" to include insurers and other entities providing health insurance. The bill also updates the criteria for determining a reasonable fee, requiring consideration of factors such as the provider's usual charge, case complexity, and patient characteristics.

New York A03885 amends the financial services law to preserve health care providers' access to the independent dispute resolution process.

New York A03885 amends the financial services law to redefine "health care plan" and update criteria for determining a reasonable fee in health care disputes. The bill ensures that health care providers can continue to access the independent dispute resolution process. It modifies the definition of "health care plan" to include insurers and other entities providing health insurance. The bill also updates the criteria for determining a reasonable fee, requiring consideration of factors such as the provider's usual charge, case complexity, and patient characteristics.