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Bill to shorten credentialing timelines to 30 days draws support and privacy concerns

House Healthcare and Wellness Committee · February 3, 2026
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Summary

House Bill 26 83 would require carriers to approve or deny completed credentialing applications within 30 days starting 01/01/2027 and post provider billing/coverage info; proponents say it would speed provider entry to networks while insurers warned of privacy and operational hurdles.

House Bill 26 83 would require carriers to approve or deny a completed credentialing application within 30 days beginning 01/01/2027, establish an electronic credentialing database process, and require carriers to post billing and coverage information providers need to determine eligibility, with 60 days' notice before modifications.

Vice Chair Alicia Ruhl, the…

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