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GA HB1354

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Trey Kelley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health insurers must approve complete credentialing applications from healthcare providers within 45 days of receipt

  • Department of Insurance and Department of Community Health must coordinate with stakeholders to establish a standardized credentialing application, which may integrate with the state Medicaid program's verification system

  • All health insurers must utilize the standardized credentialing application by July 1, 2027

  • Department of Insurance must promulgate implementing rules and regulations by January 1, 2027

  • Act becomes effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; require certain health insurers providing a network plan to approve credentialing applications within a certain time frame

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight2/19/2026

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