Bill > S1840

This bill amends Florida's motor vehicle personal injury protection (PIP) law to allow health care providers to recover attorney fees and costs when they successfully sue an insurance company for overdue medical benefits. Specifically, the bill modifies section 627.736 of Florida Statutes to add a provision that if a health care provider files a lawsuit over an unpaid medical benefit for initial or follow-up medical services, and wins the case at trial or on appeal, they can be awarded reasonable attorney fees and costs. The law applies to a range of medical providers, including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, hospitals, and certain licensed clinics, who provide medical services after a motor vehicle accident. This change aims to provide a legal mechanism for health care providers to more effectively recover payment for medical services rendered under personal injury protection insurance policies, potentially incentivizing timely payment by insurers and ensuring providers are compensated for their services. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1840