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IA SF319
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
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Requires all health care providers to disclose discounted cash prices for services and make them available to both insured and uninsured individuals, with annual review of pricing
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Mandates health benefit plans disclose the average allowed amount for covered services to enrollees; covered persons paying a discounted cash price below this amount receive credit toward their in-network cost-sharing
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Prohibits contracts between health carriers and providers that prevent providers from offering discounted cash prices below contracted rates or from disclosing those prices to patients
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Creates a savings incentive program where covered persons who use providers offering cash prices below the average allowed amount split the savings equally with their health plan, potentially receiving cash payments
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Directs the Department of Administrative Services to analyze cost-effectiveness of offering savings incentive and deductible credit programs for state employees by August 1, 2026, with implementation for the 2027 open enrollment period if found cost-effective
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to certain cost controls for health care services.(Formerly SSB 1029.)
Last Action
Tabled until future meeting.
2/3/2026