HB 1813: relative to changes to health carrier contracts with providers.
HB 1813 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:45 am GP 159 (updated Aug 5, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill changes the rules for how health insurance companies and doctors sign contracts with each other. It is currently being debated by the House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environment
Risks
- No direct impact on environment
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces administrative friction for providers
- Increases financial transparency of contract changes
Risks
- Compliance costs may potentially increase insurance premiums
- Administrative burden on insurance carriers to manage documentation
Society
Benefits
- Increases clarity and predictability for healthcare providers
- Promotes better-informed contractual relationships in the healthcare sector
Risks
- Potential for minor downstream cost increases for patients if compliance costs are passed through
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
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Compliance costs for health carriers may be passed on to employers and consumers through increased premiums
Full impact on premium costs is indeterminable per the fiscal note
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentPublic Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:45 am GP 159
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