The bill amends section 408.7057 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program. It introduces new exemptions from review for certain disputed claims, specifically adding criteria that exclude claims related to services initiated under specific federal laws and those involving out-of-network providers, provided they meet the criteria for resolution through the federal independent dispute resolution process.

Additionally, the bill removes a previous exemption concerning claims that are subject to a binding claim-dispute-resolution process established by contract prior to October 1, 2000. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1449 Filed: 408.7057
H 1449 c1: 408.7057