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 credentialing applications for both primary care physicians and mental health providers within 30 calendar days of receiving a clean and complete application. 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 timeline for specialists, changing the previous requirement from 30 days to 45 days for processing their credentialing applications. The language that previously specified a 30-day timeline for specialists has been deleted. The bill is set to take effect on 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