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FL S0944

Bill

Status

Passed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Banking and Insurance

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

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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