Bill > SB669

This bill updates Texas law regarding itemized billing for health care services by expanding the definition of "health care provider" to include individual practitioners like physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, in addition to existing facility-based providers. The bill modifies the requirements for how health care providers can issue itemized bills, allowing them to provide bills electronically through patient portals, by mail, or in person, with a specific provision that if a patient has not created an online portal profile, the provider must mail a physical copy of the bill. The legislation also strengthens enforcement by explicitly stating that licensing authorities can take disciplinary action against providers who violate the billing requirements. While the changes apply to most health care providers immediately, those previously exempt from these requirements will have until January 1, 2026, to comply, and the law will only apply to itemized bills issued on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. The bill aims to provide patients with more flexible and accessible methods of receiving detailed medical billing information while ensuring consistent standards across different types of health care providers.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB669