Bill > HB711

This bill aims to regulate certain contract provisions and conduct affecting health care provider networks. It prohibits health care providers from offering or entering into provider network contracts that include anti-steering clauses, anti-tiering clauses, gag clauses, or most favored nation clauses. These clauses are defined and deemed void and unenforceable. The bill also imposes a fiduciary duty on health benefit plan issuers when encouraging enrollees to use specific providers or introducing tiered network plans. Existing anti-steering or anti-tiering provisions in provider network contracts are grandfathered in until the earlier of contract amendment or December 31, 2023. The bill takes effect immediately or on September 1, 2023, depending on the vote.