The bill amends section 627.736 of the Florida Statutes to establish that prevailing parties in lawsuits filed by certain health care providers for overdue medical benefits under motor vehicle personal injury protection (PIP) policies are entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph (f) to subsection (10), which stipulates that if an insurer fails to pay an overdue medical benefit for services or care as outlined in the existing law, and the provider files a lawsuit, the prevailing party in that lawsuit is entitled to recover attorney fees and costs.

This change aims to provide additional support for health care providers seeking overdue payments from insurers, thereby potentially improving the financial viability of these providers when dealing with overdue claims. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.