SB 162: Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers
SB 162 status: Introduced — Effective 10/7/26 (updated Oct 7, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis bill sets a deadline for how long insurance companies have to ask doctors or hospitals to pay back money from past bills.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- reduces financial uncertainty for providers
- streamlines administrative billing cycles
Risks
- potential for increased operational costs for insurers
- may limit insurer recovery of erroneous payments
Society
Benefits
- supports provider stability
- reduces long-term billing disputes
Risks
- potential for cost-shifting to consumers if recoupment losses are high
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Increased restrictions on recoupment timelines may lead to higher insurance administrative costs.
Analysis based on summary abstract; specific duration of the new recoupment window not provided.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentEffective 10/7/26
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