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 legislative change aims to enhance the rights of health care providers seeking overdue payments for medical services rendered under PIP policies, thereby potentially increasing the accountability of insurers in fulfilling their obligations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.