SB521Introduced in the Senate
Health Insurance - Material Changes to Provider Networks - Notification and Special Enrollment Period
Introduced by Benjamin Kramer, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring certain health systems to comply with certain insurance provisions regarding notice of termination of contracts; altering the notification requirements a carrier is required to provide an enrollee regarding changes to the carrier's provider panel; altering the notice requirements a carrier is required to provide to the Insurance Commissioner for certain material changes to the carrier's provider panel; requiring certain notice if a carrier and health system intend to terminate certain contracts; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 650
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 7, 2026
134
Yes
3
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {603222/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (134-3)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 650
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