STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31116 / H0501
This bill makes minor changes to the 1941 medical lien statute to deal with the way modern medical billing
works. It helps patients by making sure that those who have purchased private medical insurance receive the
benefits they have purchased. It still protects medical providers allowing for liens in injury cases for the fair
value of the services. It gives the providers an additional time period for filing a medical lien after a citizen’s
health insurance has processed the medical bills to ensure that medical providers get paid all of a fair negotiated
value for their services. It prevents providers from overbilling and imposing inflated charges on the liability
insurance companies when private health insurance is available to pay.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation causes no additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government nor does it
cause an increase or decrease in revenue for state or local government, therefore the legislation has no fiscal
impact.
Contact:
Representative Bruce D. Skaug
Representative John Gannon
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/08/2024, 7:42 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 45-701, 45-702, 45-704A, 45-704B, 48-303
Engrossment 1: 45-702, 45-704A, 45-704B, 48-303