FL H0577

Health insurers and health care practitioners must provide joint written notice to affected policyholders at least 60 days before cancellation or termination of provider contracts, including explanation of continuation rights, transition timelines, and contact information for complaints

Policyholders receiving active treatment when a provider contract terminates may continue care with that provider for up to 6 months or until the next open enrollment period, whichever is longer

Policyholders who have initiated prenatal care may continue coverage and care with the terminated provider through completion of postpartum care, regardless of trimester when care began

Administrative fines of up to $5,000 per violation may be imposed on health insurers or providers who fail to comply with the notice requirements

Contract changes made within 30 days before termination are only effective if agreed to by both the insurer and practitioner; the bill takes effect July 1, 2026