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MS HB1328
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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Establishes requirements for contracts between insurers/vision benefit managers and eye care providers (optometrists and ophthalmologists), including mandatory disclosure of company information, fee schedules, and litigation history on public websites
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Requires insurers and vision benefit managers to provide 90 days' notice to providers for any proposed amendments to agreements, fee schedules, or policy documents, with changes clearly marked and enumerated
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Prohibits insurers from requiring eye care providers to participate in multiple networks as a condition of participation in any single plan, and bars differential treatment between optometrists and ophthalmologists for the same services
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Bans the use of extrapolation in auditing eye care providers and prohibits insurers from requiring providers to use specific suppliers or sources for materials like frames and lenses
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Authorizes aggrieved providers to bring legal action against violating insurers or vision benefit managers, with enforcement by the Insurance Commissioner and Attorney General
Legislative Description
Fairness in vision care; establish requirements for contracts between insurers and vision benefit providers and eye care providers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026