The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing a new section that mandates the Department of Economic Security (DES) to provide applicants whose credentialing or recredentialing applications have been denied with a 14-day period to correct any deficiencies that led to the denial. Specifically, the bill stipulates that if an application is denied, the applicant must be given an opportunity to rectify the issues and notify DES in writing within the specified timeframe. If the applicant successfully corrects the deficiencies, DES is required to reevaluate the application.

Additionally, the bill outlines that if DES denies the application after reevaluation and does not initiate a contract within 14 business days, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision through the established administrative process. Furthermore, the bill requires DES to adopt rules to implement this credentialing deficiency correction process by June 30, 2027, and it defines "credentialing" in the context of verifying vendor qualifications necessary for contracting with DES. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the transparency and fairness of the credentialing process for applicants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1971
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-1971