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IA HF2249
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bossman
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AI Summary
- Establishes new Iowa Code chapter 514M regulating vision benefit managers, vision benefit plans, and vision care provider contracts
- Defines key terms including "chargeback" (fees that reduce provider reimbursement), "covered materials" (ophthalmic devices like lenses, frames, contacts), and "vision care provider" (licensed optometrists and physicians)
- Applies to vision benefit managers that create, sell, or administer stand-alone or integrated vision benefit plans providing coverage or discounts for vision services and materials
- Creates regulatory framework for relationships between vision benefit managers, third-party administrators, subcontractors, and participating vision care providers
- Includes civil penalty provisions for violations, with effective date and applicability provisions for implementation
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to vision benefit plans, vision benefit managers, vision care providers, and vision care provider contracts and including civil penalties and effective date and applicability provisions.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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