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LA HR338
Resolution
Status
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josh Carlson
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AI Summary
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Department of Insurance requested to establish a task force studying how out-of-network healthcare provider use by auto accident bodily injury claimants affects automobile insurance rates in Louisiana, currently the most expensive state for auto insurance
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Task force will also examine the impact when healthcare providers refuse insurance for accident-related injuries and demand cash payments instead
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Seven-member task force includes the commissioners of insurance and agriculture, plus representatives from the Louisiana Association for Justice, Motor Transport Association, Hospital Association, Medical Society, and Association of Business and Industry
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Member names due to commissioner of insurance by August 1, 2025, with first meeting by September 15, 2025; members serve without compensation
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Written report with findings and legislative recommendations due to House and Senate insurance committees by February 16, 2026, at which point the task force terminates
Legislative Description
Requests the Department of Insurance to study the impact on automobile insurance rates when bodily injury claimants submit medical treatment claims for accident-related injuries to out-of-network providers rather than in-network providers
INSURANCE
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/13/2025