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FL S0944
Bill
Status
Passed
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Banking and Insurance
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AI Summary
- Adds psychologists (licensed under chapter 490) to the list of providers protected by a 12-month limitation on insurance overpayment claims, reducing the general 30-month window that otherwise applies
- Health insurers and health maintenance organizations must submit any overpayment claim to a psychologist within 12 months of the insurer's original payment
- Previously, the 12-month overpayment claim protection applied only to physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, optometrists, and dentists (chapters 458–461 and 466)
- An exception allows overpayment claims beyond 12 months against providers convicted of insurance fraud under s. 817.234
- Takes effect July 1, 2025, with the new provisions applying to claims for services provided on or after January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Insurance Overpayment Claims Submitted to Psychologists
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-45
5/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules3/19/2025
Health Policy3/12/2025
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