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Committee clears bill letting providers request insurer payment disclosures
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Summary
The Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor unanimously passed House Bill 323, a substitute that would allow providers to request insurer disclosures of payments so providers can reconcile explanations of benefits with what carriers paid.
The Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor voted unanimously to pass House Bill 323 (LC461536S), a substitute described by Representative Karen Matyak as a transparency and accountability measure for providers.
Representative Karen Matyak, identified by the chair as the bill’s presenter, told the committee the bill “gives a provider the ability to ask for the disclosure of payments for whoever they may be treating,” enabling clinicians to confirm that what appears on an explanation of benefits matches carrier payments.
Senator Kirkpatrick moved to pass the bill; the motion was seconded and the committee recorded no opposition. Committee members asked no substantial follow-up questions during the floor presentation.
The bill was carried forward from the House and presented on a substitute version; supporters said the change is intended to reduce mismatches between provider records and insurers’ EOBs and to help providers bill and write off amounts accurately.
The committee action sends the bill to the next stage of consideration on the Senate floor.
