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FL S1808
Bill
AI Summary
- Health care facility licensees and health care practitioners must refund any overpayment made by a patient within 30 days of determining the overpayment occurred, effective January 1, 2026
- The refund requirement applies when the provider files a claim for reimbursement with any government-sponsored program, private health insurer, or health maintenance organization for services rendered to the patient
- The obligation extends beyond individual practitioners to billing departments, management companies, and group practices that accept payment for services rendered by a health care practitioner
- Overpayments already governed by existing insurance prompt-pay statutes (s. 627.6131 or s. 641.3155) are exempt from the new requirements
- Health care facility licensees who violate the refund requirement face administrative fines of up to $500 per violation, while health care practitioners face disciplinary action under the state's professional licensing enforcement provisions
Legislative Description
Refund of Overpayments Made by Patients
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-48
5/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/11/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services3/20/2025
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