H7002

Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.

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Rhode Island H7002 prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying payment of a medical bill solely because it may have arisen from a.

Rhode Island H7002 amends state laws to prohibit healthcare providers and health plans from denying payment of a medical bill solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim. The bill mandates that healthcare entities and health plans must pay all complete claims for covered healthcare services within specified timeframes. If a claim is denied or pended, the entity or plan must notify the provider or policyholder within 30 days of receipt of the claim, stating the reasons and any additional information required.

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Sponsors

DDDI
4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Mar 12

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

History

Jun 22

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 10

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence