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VA HB701
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Maldonado
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires the external review rights notice to be displayed in prominent bold print
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Amends notification requirements for treating providers to include contact name or unique identifier for persons responsible for adverse determinations and appeals
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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