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Introduced
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), entitled "An act relating to insurance; amending, revising, and consolidating the law providing for the incorporation of insurance companies, and the regulation, supervision, and protection of home and foreign insurance companies, Lloyds associations, reciprocal and inter-insurance exchanges, and fire insurance rating bureaus, and the regulation and supervision of insurance carried by such companies, associations, and exchanges, including insurance carried by the State Workmen's Insurance Fund; providing penalties; and repealing existing laws," in casualty insurance, further providing for billing.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Insurance Company Law of 1921 to modify regulations around billing for emergency medical services (EMS) by insurers. Specifically, the bill removes previous requirements that nonnetwork EMS agencies must submit an annual form to the Department of Health declaring their intention to receive direct payment from insurers, and eliminates provisions about how EMS agencies can solicit donations or fundraise. The bill maintains and clarifies definitions of key terms like "EMS agency," "emergency medical services," and "insurer," which include various types of health insurance entities. The bill excludes certain types of insurance from these regulations, such as homeowner's insurance, accident-only insurance, fixed indemnity plans, and specific limited benefit plans like dental, vision, and workers' compensation insurance. The legislation aims to streamline the billing process for emergency medical services and clarify the responsibilities of insurers and EMS agencies. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law, providing a brief transition period for affected organizations to adapt to the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (17)
Katie Muth (D)*,
Michele Brooks (R),
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Marty Flynn (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Dan Laughlin (R),
James Malone (D),
Nick Miller (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Banking & Insurance (on 04/11/2025)
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