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House approves arbitration change for out‑of‑network claims after debate on surprises and costs
2517997 · February 28, 2025
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Summary
The House adopted House Bill 11 51, allowing a modified arbitration approach for certain out-of-network emergency claims after a contentious floor exchange about batching claims and cost implications for consumers and insurers.
House Bill 11 51 — a bill addressing arbitration for out‑of‑network health claims in emergency and other situations where patients cannot choose providers — passed on third reading after an intense floor debate.
Opponents argued the proposal would open a loophole to “batch” claims into arbitration, undermining the…
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