The bill, H.B. No. 4145, amends Section 146.002 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish new requirements for health care service providers regarding the billing of services related to personal injury claims. Specifically, it mandates that providers must bill patients or responsible parties within 11 months of service, but introduces a provision allowing providers to submit bills directly to the patient's attorney if the patient is represented by one. This change aims to streamline the billing process for personal injury claims and ensure timely communication between health care providers and legal representatives.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the date of billing is defined as the date the bill is mailed to the patient, responsible person, or attorney, as applicable. The amendments will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to health care services provided on or after that date, ensuring that any services rendered before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 146.002 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 146)