ATLANTA – State Representative Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) will present House Bill 1003, legislation which seeks to prevent long-term contract disputes between insurance providers and Georgia health care systems, during the House Insurance Subcommittee on Life & Health meeting TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 9 a.m. in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building (18 Capitol Square SW) in Atlanta. To watch a live stream of this meeting, please click here.
“This legislation is all about protecting Georgia families from unnecessary contract disputes brought on by insurance carriers,” said Rep. Allen. “Access to quality, affordable health care is vital to the well-being and prosperity of Georgians, and this bill is another step in the fight for that access. Patients trust us to hold insurance providers to their word, and this bill keeps providers from early expiration or forcing renegotiation of contracts at the expense of patients. Making sure quality, affordable health care is accessible to all Georgians isn’t just about Medicaid expansion, it’s about a comprehensive approach to a healthy Georgia. This legislation is another avenue to stand up for Georgians in the fight for health care.”
House Bill 1003 would prohibit the state from entering into or renewing a contract with a health insurance provider if the insurer has either terminated early without cause or forced a renegotiation of an unexpired contract with a Georgia-based hospital or healthcare system within the prior 24 months.
For more information on HB 1003, please click here.
To view a copy of this subcommittee meeting’s agenda, please click here.
Representative Erick Allen represents the citizens of District 40, which includes portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves on the Banks & Banking, Code Revision, Economic Development & Tourism, Insurance and Human Relations & Aging committees.
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