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VA HB701

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Maldonado

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health carriers to notify covered persons of adverse determinations and their right to request external review within five business days after the determination is made

  • Mandates that notices include the name or unique identifier, business address, and telephone number of the medical director or designated employee responsible for the adverse determination

  • Requires the external review rights notice to be displayed in prominent bold print

  • Amends notification requirements for treating providers to include contact name or unique identifier for persons responsible for adverse determinations and appeals

  • Applies to both health maintenance organizations and other health carriers, with specific contact requirements for each type

Legislative Description

Health and insurance; notice of adverse determinations.

Last Action

Senate amendment agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Labor2/12/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #11/20/2026
Labor and Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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