SB 521: Health Insurance - Material Changes to Provider Networks - Notification and Special Enrollment Period
SB 521 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 650 (updated May 26, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialHealth Insurance - Material Changes to Provider Networks - Notification and Special Enrollment Period. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Enhances consumer choice and market competition
- Reduces unexpected out-of-pocket costs for patients
Risks
- Increases administrative compliance costs for insurance carriers
Society
Benefits
- Increases transparency in healthcare network stability
- Protects patients from loss of continuity of care
Risks
- Minimal, as protections generally benefit the insured
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for minor administrative cost pass-throughs in future insurance premiums
Analysis based on abstract; specific legal definitions of 'material changes' are not provided
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentApproved by the Governor - Chapter 650
Enacted
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