Bill > S0926

This bill modifies Florida's motor vehicle personal injury protection (PIP) insurance law by adding a provision that allows health care providers to recover attorney fees and costs if they successfully sue an insurance company for overdue medical benefits. Specifically, the bill enables providers who render initial or follow-up medical services after a motor vehicle accident to seek legal fees if they prevail in a lawsuit against an insurer that has not paid their medical claims. The law applies to a wide range of medical services, including those provided by physicians, dentists, chiropractors, hospitals, and other licensed healthcare entities, and covers both emergency and non-emergency medical conditions. The bill ensures that if a healthcare provider wins a lawsuit against an insurance company for failing to pay an overdue medical benefit, they can be reimbursed for their legal expenses, which aims to provide additional protection and recourse for healthcare providers in disputes over personal injury protection insurance claims. The new provision will take effect on July 1, 2026.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/926