SB233

Prohibit the assessment of certain administrative fees or penalties related to the provision of care by an out-of-network provider.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Prohibits health carriers from charging out-of-network providers administrative fees or penalties.

South Dakota SB233 introduces a new section to chapter 58-17F, prohibiting health carriers from imposing administrative fees or penalties on health care providers for care involving out-of-network providers. An "out-of-network provider" is defined as any provider not participating in the health carrier's network. This measure aims to protect out-of-network providers from additional financial burdens imposed by health carriers.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

5 Yea

RRDRR

2 Nay

RR

Calendar

Feb 18

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Feb 18

Senate

Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

Feb 18

Senate

Health and Human Services Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 15 Amendment 233A

Feb 18

Senate

Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 15