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LA HB291
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Berault
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AI Summary
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Health insurers are prohibited from reducing claim payments, suspending, or terminating provider agreements with participating licensed healthcare facilities solely because another provider involved in the patient's care is out-of-network
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Protections apply when any healthcare provider contributes to any component of a patient's care at the licensed healthcare facility
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The provisions cannot be waived by contract, and any contractual clause attempting to waive these requirements is void
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Violations constitute unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance under Louisiana law
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Effective upon signature by the governor or upon expiration of time for gubernatorial action
Legislative Description
Prohibits health insurers from taking adverse payment or contracting actions against participating facilities based solely on another provider's network status
INSURANCE/HEALTH
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.
3/9/2026