Texas HB3366 amends the Insurance Code to modify mediation and arbitration processes between health benefit plan issuers and out-of-network providers.

HB3366 amends the Texas Insurance Code to change the mediation and arbitration processes between health benefit plan issuers or administrators and out-of-network health care providers. The bill requires that both parties provide complete contact information to the mediator. It also allows the mediator to compel arbitration if a party fails to participate in good faith. The parties must evenly split the arbitrator's fees and expenses, which cannot exceed a maximum amount set by the commissioner. These changes apply to health care or medical services provided on or after January 1, 2026.

Texas HB3366 amends the Insurance Code to modify mediation and arbitration processes between health benefit plan issuers and out-of-network providers.

HB3366 amends the Texas Insurance Code to change the mediation and arbitration processes between health benefit plan issuers or administrators and out-of-network health care providers. The bill requires that both parties provide complete contact information to the mediator. It also allows the mediator to compel arbitration if a party fails to participate in good faith. The parties must evenly split the arbitrator's fees and expenses, which cannot exceed a maximum amount set by the commissioner. These changes apply to health care or medical services provided on or after January 1, 2026.