House Bill 774 Summary

• Revises definition of "extraordinary collection action" to clarify it does not include actions under section 28-22-105, Idaho Code, and reorganizes subsections for clarity.

• Extends timeline for health care providers to submit charges to third-party payors or patients to 45 days from the latest of service date, discharge date, or applicable billing code effective date.

• Extends consolidated summary of services delivery requirement to 60 days from service date or discharge, whichever is later, with exceptions for single billing entity situations.

• Increases grace period before extraordinary collection actions can be pursued to 90 days from patient receipt of final notice, with shortened 45-day period allowed for credit reporting if patient receives 30-day advance notice.

• Adds severability clause and legislative intent section affirming requirements apply retroactively to all extraordinary collection actions commenced on or after January 1, 2021; declares emergency effective date.