This bill amends the Managed Care Law to establish a specific timeline for the credentialing process of mental health care providers. It mandates that health carriers must act upon and finalize the credentialing process within 30 calendar days of receiving a clean and complete application for both primary care physicians and mental health providers. The definition of a "clean and complete" application is provided, ensuring that it includes all necessary information and satisfactory explanations for any affirmative responses regarding quality and clinical competence.

Additionally, the bill modifies the previous timeline for specialists, which was set at 45 days, by retaining that timeframe but removing the specific mention of specialists from the initial 30-day requirement. The effective date for this legislation is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 420-J:4
As Amended by the House: 420-J:4
Version adopted by both bodies: 420-J:4
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 420-J:4