This 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 subsequently files a lawsuit, the prevailing party in that lawsuit is entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs.

The bill aims to enhance the rights of health care providers in the context of PIP claims, ensuring they have the ability to recover legal costs when they prevail in disputes over overdue payments. This change is intended to provide a stronger incentive for insurers to pay claims promptly and fairly, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the claims process. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.